Hamish McThistle
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
HAMISH MCTHISTLE (R8x48) 3C (4C set) Ros McKie Hunter Valley Book1- 8 1s set, cast (2s step up); 1s cross RH and cast (1M down, 1L up) to 1M between 3s facing up, 1L between 2s facing down
9-16 1s turn LH twice round to face 1st corners; 1s dance ½ diagonal reel of 4 with 1st corners
17-24 1s turn LH twice round to face 2nd corners; 1s dance ½ diagonal reel of 4 with 2nd corners, 1s end in 2nd place opposite sides. (3)(1)(2)
25-32 Reels of 3 on sides, 1s LSh to dancer on left
33-40 1s dance diagonal R&L (1M up, 1L down). 1s omit polite turn and finish facing out. 2(1)3
41-48 1s cast (1M down, 1L up), 1s cross RH up/down centre and cast to 2nd place opposite side, 1s cross RH to 2nd place own side
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
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