Frae Near And Far
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FRAE NEAR AND FAR (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Evelyn Ramwell Kirkbrae Collection 21- 8 1s cross RH and cast 1 place, dance ½ Fig of 8 round couple to right (1M round 2s and 1L round 3s) and end facing 1st corners
9-16 1s dance ½ reel of 4 with 1st corners and ½ reel with 2nd corners ending 2nd place opposite sides
17-24 3s+1s+2s set and link for 3 once, turn opposite person (up/down) RH
25-32 3s+1s+2s set and link for 3 once and turn partner RH
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
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"Frae Near And Far" is a Scots expression meaning "from nearby and from distant places", describing people or things coming from both local areas and far away locations.
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