The Lindisfarne Reel
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
THE LINDISFARNE REEL (Holy Island Reel) (R5x32) 5C set Bill Forbes Craigievar Book 41- 8 1s+3s lead down for 2 turning RH to Balance-in-Line (1L+3M join LH), dance RSh round 1st corner to face partner up/down as corners turn RH in middle
9-16 1s+3s dance reel of 4 up/down middle
17-24 1s and 3s passing partners LSh dance reels of 4 with 2nd corners and end passing LSh to BtoB in 2nd place facing opposite side
25-32 1s dance Double Triangles for 6 bars, 1L+4L also 3L+5L ½ turn RH while 1M+4M also 3M+5M turn ½ LH. 24153
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
Keith Rose's Crib Diagrams
Dance Information
Lindisfarne, also known as Holy Island, is a tidal island off the northeast coast of England in Northumberland.It has a rich history dating back to the 6th century AD, when it became a centre of Celtic Christianity, home to the monastery of Saints Aidan, Cuthbert, Eadfrith, and Eadberht of Lindisfarne.
The island's monastery was destroyed during the Viking invasions but was later re-established as a priory after the Norman Conquest. Key landmarks include St Mary the Virgin parish church, Lindisfarne Castle, several lighthouses, and a network of lime kilns.
Today, Lindisfarne is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a popular spot for historical tourism and bird watching.
According to one place-name authority, the name originates in Old English, and means "island (of the) travellers from Lindsey", indicating that the island was settled from Lindsey, or possibly that its inhabitants travelled there.

Lindisfarne Castle
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