Och, Aye

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

OCH, AYE (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Thomas Ibbotson Oxford University SD Society

1- 8 1s followed by 2s lead down and 2s followed by 1s lead back up. 2s end in 1st place, 1s in centre facing up
9-16 1L crosses in front of 1M, followed by 1M casts round 2M and across set, casts down round 3L and up middle to end 1L between 2s facing down, 1M between 3s facing up
17-24 All circle 6H round and back, ending in line across again
25-32 All advance and retire; 1s pull back RSh and cast to 2nd place own sides and 2s+1s+3s set

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

Dance Information

"Och, aye" is a Scottish expression that is often used to convey agreement, acknowledgment, or affirmation. It's a combination of two distinct Scottish terms:

"Och": This word is an interjection used in Scots and Scottish English to express a range of emotions such as surprise, frustration, or sympathy. It's similar to "oh" in English, but with a distinctly Scottish flavor.
"Aye": This is a Scottish word meaning "yes." It's commonly used in Scotland and parts of Northern England as an affirmative response.

When combined, "och, aye" is often used to express agreement or confirmation, similar to saying "oh yes" or "indeed" in English.

It's a colloquial phrase that reflects the linguistic heritage of Scotland and is commonly used in informal conversation among Scots, those familiar with Scottish culture and those who wish to parody Scottish speech.

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