The Fairy Flag

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s+2s+3s set, cross RH, 1s cast 1 place and cross RH
9-16 1s+3s set, dance ½ RH across, set and 1s cross up to 2nd place while 3s cast to 3rd place
17-24 2s+1s+3s dance reels of 3 on sides with 2s crossing down to start
25-32 2s+1s dance double Fig of 8 (2s cross down to start)

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)

Dance Information

It is held in Dunvegan Castle along with other notable heirlooms, such as the Dunvegan Cup and Sir Rory Mor's Horn. The Fairy Flag is known for the numerous traditions of fairies, and magical properties associated with it. The flag is made of silk, is yellow or brown in colour, and measures about 18 inches (46 cm) squared.

Dunvegan Cup, Fairy Flag, Rory Mor's Horn

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