MacVicar's Hornpipe
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
MACVICAR'S HORNPIPE (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Barry Priddey Phantom Piper Set1- 8 1s+2s+3s set, 1s+2s dance ½ RH across while 3s cross RH; 2s+1s+3s set, 2s and 3s cross RH while 1s Petronella turn to face 1st corners
9-16 1s+1st corners dance ½ diagonal reel of 4, as 1s meet, pull back RSh to face 4th corners; 1s+4th corners dance ½ diagonal reel of 4, 1s meet, pull back RSh to face 3rd corners (position)
17-24 1s+3rd corners dance ½ diagonal reel of 4, as 1s meet, pull back RSh to face 2nd corners (position); 1s+2nd corners dance ½ diagonal reel of 4, 1s meet, pull back RSh to face 1st corners (position)
25-32 1s dance reels of 3 on opposite sides (LSh to 1st corner to start) and cross RH to 2nd place own side bars 31-32
1s cross RH to 4th place end of 2nd time through
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
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This dance, MacVicar's Hornpipe, is dedicated to Allan Buik.Fr. Allan Buik (1939–2020) was a distinguished Anglican priest whose ministry spanned several continents and communities. Born in 1939, he dedicated his life to serving diverse congregations and engaging in missionary work.
From January 1978 to 1987, Fr. Buik served as the vicar of St. Mark's Church in Kingstanding, north of Birmingham. During this period, he was known for his commitment to the Anglo-Catholic tradition and his active involvement in the local community.
After his tenure in Kingstanding, Fr. Buik moved to Yupukari, Guyana, where he worked at a training centre, preparing priests for the Guyana Diocesan Association. His missionary work in Guyana was marked by a deep respect for the indigenous Amerindian communities, advocating for their rights and cultural preservation. He was known for his dedication to environmental and anthropological concerns, earning respect from both environmentalists and anthropologists.
From 2007 to February 2012, Fr. Buik served as the Chantry Priest at Walsingham, Norfolk, a position that allowed him to continue his pastoral duties and spiritual guidance. After his time in Norfolk, he relocated to Higham, Kent, where he continued his ministry until his passing in 2020.
Fr. Buik's legacy is characterized by his unwavering commitment to the Anglican faith, his dedication to missionary work, and his profound respect for the communities he served. His life's work continues to inspire those who knew him and those who learn of his contributions to the Church and society.
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