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The Laird Of Dumbiedykes' Favourite (RSCDS Book 12)

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THE LAIRD OF DUMBIEDYKES FAVOURITE (R8x40) 3C (4C set) RSCDS Book 12

1- 8 1s+2s circle 4H round to left ½ way, set, circle 4H round to right ½ way and set
9-16 1s followed by 2s+3s cast on own sides, cross below 3rd place (passing partners LSh) then dance up opposite side
17-24 1s+2s+3s repeat above Fig back to places
25-32 1s+2s dance Poussette. 213
33-40 2s+1s dance R&L

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


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Also see the dance The Laird Of Dumbiedike's Favorite (Sir Walter Scott Book), a 32 bar variant with slightly different spelling of the name.

Dumbiedykes is a residential area in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland.

Dumbiedykes, Edinburgh
Edinburgh With Dumbiedykes At The Foot Of The Picture


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