Jigsaw

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s+2s+3s Promenade and end 1s cast to 2nd place as 2s dance up to top
9-16 2s+1s dance ½ double Fig of 8 (1s cross up to start, 2s cast), 1s+3s ½ double Fig of 8 (1s cross down to start, 3s cast up) 1s end facing 3rd corners
17-24 1L+2s and 1M+3s dance ½ reel of 3 across, 1s face 3rd corner position 3s face out. 1s dance ½ diagonal reel of 4 with 3rd corners and pass LSh to face 4th corners
25-32 1s dance ½ diagonal reel of 4 with 4th corners, pass RSh to 2nd place opposite side and all chase clockwise to own side
33-40 1s+3s dance the Tournée:
 1s+3s dance into prom hold (Men with partner on right, 1s face Men's side and 3s Ladies' side), couples ½ wheel anticlockwise and Men turn Ladies into middle, both couples turn 1½ times (3s RH, 1s LH) and dance out to places. 231

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

Keith Rose's Crib Diagrams

Jigsaw - Full Size And Key To Symbols

Dance Information

The image is usually printed on cardboard or wood and then cut into various shapes, which must be reassembled by matching patterns, colours, and shapes. Jigsaws vary in complexity, ranging from a few dozen large pieces for beginners to thousands of small, intricate ones for enthusiasts. The appeal lies in the challenge of problem-solving and the satisfaction of gradually revealing a finished scene.

The invention of the jigsaw puzzle dates back to the 1760s, when British cartographer John Spilsbury created the first known example. He mounted a map onto wood and cut it into pieces to help teach geography to children. These early puzzles were known as 'dissected maps' and were used primarily for educational purposes. Over time, the concept evolved into a popular form of entertainment for people of all ages.

During the early 20th century, advances in printing and manufacturing made jigsaws more affordable and widely available. They became especially popular during the Great Depression as a low-cost, reusable source of amusement. Today, jigsaws remain a common leisure activity and are also used for educational and therapeutic purposes, including helping to maintain cognitive function in older adults.

Modern jigsaw puzzles come in many forms, from traditional rectangular layouts to 3D models and even digital versions. Some are cut with laser precision, while others use traditional die-cut methods. The themes are nearly limitless, ranging from landscapes and famous artworks to animals, historical scenes, and abstract designs. The enduring popularity of jigsaws speaks to their universal appeal as a blend of mental challenge and creative enjoyment.

British Railways In Wartime - Leave Train- Transport Between London And Scotland, UK, 1944
In a smoking compartment on a train travelling between London and Scotland, a Royal Air Force Flight Sergeant settles down to a jigsaw puzzle to pass the time on the journey.
He is using his case as a table on which to spread the puzzle pieces.

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