The Maister's Kilt
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
THE MAISTER'S KILT (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Dennis Steed Beechwood Collection1- 8 1s set, cast 1 place, dance down between 3s and cast back to 2nd places own sides
9-16 1s dance RH across (Lady with 2s and Man with 3s) pass RSh and dance LH across with other couple to end facing Ladies' side
17-24 1s dance out and cast (Man up Lady down), meet in centre and dance out Men's side, cast (Man up Lady down) into centre and pass LSh to face up/down
25-32 1L dances under 2s arch and casts to 2nd place own side while 1M dances under 3s arch and casts to 2nd place, 2s+1s+3s turn RH
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
Dance Information
"Maister" is an old spelling of "master", commonly used in Middle English and Scots.It was a term of respect or authority, often referring to someone skilled in a craft or trade, such as a master craftsman. It could also denote a teacher or someone in a position of leadership.
The word reflects historical language usage and may still appear in Scottish traditions or as part of surnames and titles.
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