Loch Torridon

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s cross RH, cast 1 place and dance ½ Fig of 8 (Lady round 2s and Man round 3s) to end facing 1st corners
9-16 1s change places RH with corners, 1s set while corners turn LH, corners change places with 1s and set while 1s turn LH to face 2nd corners
17-24 Repeat bars 9-16 with 2nd corners and 1s end facing 1st corners
25-32 1s dance reels of 3 across giving LSh to 1st corners and end in 2nd place own sides. 213

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

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Formed by the actions of ancient glaciers, this loch stretches approximately 15 miles (25 km) in length. It comprises two distinct segments: the landward Upper Loch Torridon, located to the east of Rubha na h-Airde Ghlaise, where it connects with Loch Sheildaig; and the primary western expanse, recognized as Loch Torridon proper.

On the southern fringes of the outer Loch, smaller inlets named Loch a' Chracaich and Loch Beag enhance the landscape. The outer Loch Torridon converges with the Inner Sound, positioned between the headlands of Rubha na Fearna to the south and Red Point to the north.

The name Thoirbheartan shares linguistic roots with Tarbert, suggesting a historical association with a location where boats were once transported overland.

Loch Torridon As Seen From Torridon Village

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