Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Mull Of Galloway

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

Mull Of Galloway
Maggie and Duncan Keppie Gaelic College SCD Book 12: Corrie Dances
6x32 bar Reel
2-couple dance in 3-couple longways set

  1-8   REEL OF 3 WITH 2ND WOMAN: 1st couple and 2nd woman dance a reel of 3 starting with 1st couple passing right shoulders;

  9-16 REEL OF 3 WITH 2ND MAN: 1st couple and 2nd man dance a reel of 3 starting with 1st couple passing left shoulders;

17-20 ADVANCE, SET, AND RETIRE: 1st and 2nd couple nearer hands joined on the side, advance one step, set to the left then right, and retire one step;

21-24 ADVANCE, DANCE AWAY AND TURN INTO SKYE HOLD: 1st and 2nd couples nearer hands joined on the side advance one step, drop hands on the side and join same hands with partner ending 1st couple facing up and 2nd couple facing down and dance away from each other one step, then retaining nearer hands with partner turn into Skye Hold (men dance beyond partner to partner's place AS women pull nearer shoulder back and dance into partner's place), end 1st couple facing 2nd couple up and down the dance;

25-32 RHINNS: dance forward diagonally to right with modified Pas de Basque (bar 25: on beat 3 of bar 25 the left foot comes to 3rd rear position), then backward Pas de Basque (bar 26), dance two skip change of step to change places passing left shoulders ending back-to-back (2 bars), unwind (women swivel) turning halfway with partner, and set to partner. End having progressed one place.

Repeat with next couple.

(Dance crib compiled by the devisers, Maggie and Duncan Keppie)


Dance Information

The Mull of Galloway is the southernmost point of Scotland, located in Dumfries and Galloway.

It is a narrow, rocky headland that extends into the Irish Sea. The Mull is known for its dramatic cliffs and is home to the Mull of Galloway Lighthouse, which was built in 1830 by engineer Robert Stevenson. The lighthouse stands 26 metres tall and its light can be seen up to 28 nautical miles away.

The area is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its diverse flora and fauna. It is particularly noted for its seabird colonies, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills. The Mull of Galloway is part of a nature reserve managed by the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds).

Visitors to the Mull can enjoy panoramic views of Ireland, the Isle of Man, and Cumbria on clear days. The site includes a visitor center and a museum dedicated to the history of the lighthouse and the natural heritage of the area.

Mull Of Galloway
Mull Of Galloway


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