Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Perthshire Lad

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

PERTHSHIRE LAD (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Anne Thorn Magic Of Music 2

1- 8 1s lead down for 3 steps, lead up to top and cast to 2nd place (2s step up 7-8)
9-16 2s+1s+3s dance reels of 3 on sides (2s cast down, 1s in/down, 3s out/up to start)
17-24 1s turn 3s (Ladies LH, Men RH), 1s turn 2s (Ladies RH, Men LH)
25-32 2s+1s+3s advance and retire and turn partner RH

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


Keith Rose's Crib Diagrams


Dance Information

Perthshire, officially the County of Perth, is a registration county in central Scotland.

It was a local government county from 1890 to 1930 and a top-level local government area between 1890-1975, governed by a county council. The county was abolished in 1975 by the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 and split between Central and Tayside Regions.

The term "lad" is a colloquial expression primarily used in British English. It is informally employed to refer to a young man, often implying a sense of camaraderie, friendship, or familiarity.

In this context, "lad" is typically used in an affectionate or casual manner to describe a male friend or companion, especially when engaging in social activities or banter.

Perthshire Map
Perthshire


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