The Moray Rant

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE MORAY RANT (S3x48) 3C set John Drewry Silver City Book

1- 8 1s dance Inveran Reels with 2s+3s and 1s cross RH to opposite sides
9-16 1s set advancing and turn 2H, dance down and out between 2s and 3s then cast down behind 3s to turn in to face 3s
17-24 1s set and turn 3s (1s dancing out between 2s and 3s), dance up between 3s and out between 2s+3s then cast up behind 2s to turn in to face 2s
25-32 1s set and turn 2s (1s dancing out between 2s and 3s) into 1st place opposite sides, 1s dance ½ Fig of 8 round 2s back to 1st place own sides
33-40 1s+2s circle 4H once round to Left, 1s facing 2s set and 1s cast to 2nd place as 2s lead up to 1st place
41-48 1s+3s circle 4H once round to Left, 1s facing 3s set and 1s cast to 3rd place as 3s lead up to 2nd place

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

The Moray Rant
John Drewry Silver City Book
Strathspey 3 x 48 bars 3 Couple Repeat 3 Couple Set Longwise Set

1-6 1s cross down into Inveran reels;

7-8 1s cross by the right to opposite sides;

9-12 1s set advancing and turn both hands;

13-16 1s lead down between 2s, cast around 3s and finish back to back, 1L facing 3M, 1M facing 3L;

17-18 3M1L 1M3L set;

19-20 3M1L turn by the left WHILE 1M3L turn by the right;

21-24 1s lead up between 3s, cast up around 2s and finish back to back, 1L facing 2M, 1M facing 2L;

25-26 2M1L 1M2L set;

27-28 2M1L turn ¾ by the right WHILE 1M2L turn ¾ by the left, 2s finishing in 2nd place, 1s in 1st place on opposite sides;

29-32 1s half figures of eight around 2s, finishing in original places;

33-36 1s2s 4 hands round to the left;

37-38 1s2s set facing up and down;

39-40 1s cast WHILE 2s lead up;

41-44 1s3s 4 hands round to the left;

45-46 1s3s set facing up and down;

47-48 1s cast WHILE 3s lead up.

(MAXICRIB. Scottish country dancing instructions compiled by Reuben Freemantle)

Keith Rose's Crib Diagrams

The Moray Rant - Full Size And Key To Symbols

Dance Instruction Videos

The Moray Rant - Scottish Country Dancing Instruction Video

Dance Information

Moray is a council area in northeastern Scotland, bordered by Aberdeenshire to the east and the Highlands to the west. Its northern boundary meets the Moray Firth, and the region is characterised by a mix of fertile lowlands and rugged uplands. The largest town, Elgin, serves as the administrative centre. The area includes agricultural land, forests, and part of the Cairngorms National Park in the south, where the landscape becomes more mountainous.

Historically, Moray's boundaries have changed. The present council area covers much of the historic county of Moray, though parts, such as Grantown-on-Spey, are now within the Highland council area. It also includes much of the former county of Banffshire. Moray has a rich history, having been an influential medieval kingdom, with evidence of early settlements and historical significance in Scotland's past.

Moray is best known for its whisky production, with more than half of Scotland's distilleries based there. Famous names such as Macallan, Glenlivet, Glenfiddich, and Strathisla originate from the region, making whisky a key part of its economy. Tourism also plays an important role, with visitors attracted to its scenic landscapes, historical sites, and outdoor activities. The River Spey, one of Scotland's top salmon fishing rivers, runs through Moray, while the Moray Coast is well known for dolphin watching. The area offers extensive walking, cycling, and hiking routes through forests and hills.

Several towns and villages contribute to the character of Moray. Elgin is notable for its cathedral ruins and as a centre of commerce and culture. Other settlements, including Forres, Keith, and Lossiemouth, offer a mix of heritage, industry, and coastal attractions.

Moray

This page uses content under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, along with original copyrighted content and excerpts from Wikipedia and other sources.
Text from this original Moray article on Wikipedia.
Image copyright TUBS, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Back to the top of this Scottish Country Dancing Instructions 'The Moray Rant' page