Linktown Strathspey

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s set, petronella turn (2s step up); 1s+2s set to partner, 1s ¾ turn RH to end BtoB 1M facing 2L, 1L facing 2M
9-16 1s+2s dance ½ Celtic Reel:
 9-12 1s+2s pass RSh as for reel of 4, 1s dance clockwise ¼ way while 2s dance ¾ LSh round each other to face other partner (up/down)
 13-16 1s+2s pass RSh as for reel of 4, 2s dance clockwise ¼ way while 1s dance ¾ LSh round each other to face other partner (across)
17-24 1s+2s set, ¾ turn 1M+2L LH to end on Men's side, 1L+2M RH to end on Ladies' side. 2s+1s set and petronella in tandem
25-28 1s+2s circle 4H round to left to end with 1s on Ladies' side, 2s on Men's side (Lady on Man's right)
29-32 1L+2L change places RH, 1s cross RH. 21

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

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It is situated just outside the town centre of Kirkcaldy, a coastal town in Fife. The area lies to the south of Kirkcaldy's main urban area and is predominantly a residential area.

Kirkcaldy has long been known by the nickname the Lang Toun (Scots for "long town"), referring to the town's original main street, which was 0.9 miles (1.4 km) long, as shown on maps from the 16th and 17th centuries.

Over time, the street expanded, eventually reaching nearly four miles (six kilometres) in length, linking the town to neighbouring settlements such as Linktown, Pathhead, Sinclairtown, and Gallatown, all of which became part of Kirkcaldy in 1876. The former burgh of Dysart was also incorporated into Kirkcaldy in 1930 following an act of Parliament.

Beach Looking Towards Linktown, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland

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