Kingussie Rant
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
KINGUSSIE RANT (R8x40) 3C (4C set) Peter J Clark Corberry Collection 21- 8 1s cross RH, cast (2s step up); 1s cross LH, cast (3s step up)
9-16 1s dance reels of 3 on opposite sides:
1M crosses set to pass 3L LSh, 1L crosses diagonally to pass 3M LSh to start, 1s pass 2s RSh (3s down/right, 2s down/left to start). End: 1L crosses back to 3rd place own side while 1M crosses down from 2nd place to 3rd place own side. 1M pulls back LSh to face up
17-24 1s dance LSh reels of 3 on own side. 231
25-32 1s set, cast up to 2nd place (3s step down); 2s+1s+3s turn partners RH
33-40 2s+1s+3s circle 6H round and back. 213
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
Dance Information
Kingussie (pronounced "kin-yoosie", with the emphasis on the second syllable) is a town in the Scottish Highlands, located within the Cairngorms National Park.It lies on the River Spey, approximately 43 miles south of Inverness and 12 miles south of Aviemore. As of the 2022 census, the town's population was recorded at 1,360.
The name 'Kingussie' is derived from the Gaelic 'Ceann a' Ghiùthsaich', meaning 'Head of the Pine Forest'. The town was established as a planned village in 1799 by the Duke and Duchess of Gordon, who aimed to promote local industry, particularly linen production. In 1863, the arrival of the Highland Railway significantly enhanced Kingussie's connectivity, transforming it into a popular destination for visitors.
Kingussie holds a notable place in Scottish sporting history as the birthplace of the Camanachd Association in 1893, the governing body for the traditional sport of shinty. The town's shinty team has a strong reputation, contributing to its cultural identity.
Nearby, the ruins of Ruthven Barracks, constructed in the early 18th century, stand as a historical landmark. These barracks were built following the Jacobite rising of 1715 and played a role in subsequent military events.
Kingussie is also home to the Highland Wildlife Park, situated a few miles from the town centre. The park features a range of native and exotic animals, including species from mountainous and tundra regions. Additionally, the Highland Folk Museum, located nearby in Newtonmore, offers insights into Highland life from the 1700s onwards.
Kingussie
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