The Lochaber Lass

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s+2s+3s dance reels of 3 on opposite side with all 3 couples crossing down from 1st place
9-16 1s lead down (2s step up 11-12); 1L dances under 1M's right arm to change sides and they lead up to end BtoB in centre facing own sides
17-24 2s+1s+3s dance Double Triangles, 2s and 3s pass partner RSh bars 19-20 (skip change) while 1s dance round each other. 1s end facing 3rd corner (position)
25-32 1s+3rd corners dance Corner pass and turn, 1s pass RSh to face 4th corners; 1s+4th corners dance Corner pass and turn and 1s end in 2nd place own side. 213

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

Dance Information

Lochaber, known in Scottish Gaelic as Loch Abar, is a region nestled within the picturesque Scottish Highlands.

Historically, it was a provincial lordship, encompassing the parishes of Kilmallie and Kilmonivaig. This region once stretched from the northern shores of Loch Leven - referred to as Nether Lochaber - up to and beyond Spean Bridge and Roybridge, an area known as Brae Lochaber or Braigh Loch Abar in Gaelic.

For administrative purposes, Lochaber was a landward district of Inverness-shire from 1930 to 1975, before becoming a district within the Highland region from 1975 to 1996. Since 1996, it has been governed by a Lochaber area committee under the Highland Council.

The bustling town of Fort William serves as the main hub of Lochaber, with other significant settlements including Mallaig, Ballachulish, and the historic village of Glencoe.

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