Rannoch Moor

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 4 1s cross down to dance ½ Figs of 8 round 2s and 1s dance into middle (2nd place) as 2s step up
5- 8 1L+2M+3M dance RH across as 1M+2L+3L dance LH across and end in Prom hold facing 3M
9-16 1s dance RSh reel of 3 across with 3s ending in 2nd place and 1s facing 4M
17-24 1s dance reel of 3 with 4s into middle with 4s ending in 3rd place and 1s end in middle in 4th place
25-28 1L dances RH across with 4M+5M as 1M dances LH across with 4L+5L;
29-32 1s cast up round 5s and cross down to 5th place own sides (5s step Up)

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

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Covering an area of approximately 50 square miles, it is one of the largest and most remote wilderness areas in the United Kingdom. The moor is located to the west of Loch Rannoch and extends into parts of Perth and Kinross, Stirling, and Highland council areas.

The landscape of Rannoch Moor is characterized by a combination of peat bogs, lochans (small lochs or lakes), and heath. It sits at an elevation of around 1,000 feet above sea level, contributing to its rugged and barren appearance. The moor is often enveloped in mist and receives a considerable amount of rain, resulting in challenging conditions for vegetation.

Rannoch Moor is traversed by the A82 road and the West Highland Railway line, both of which serve as vital transportation routes connecting the west and east coasts of Scotland. Despite its relatively inhospitable terrain, the moor attracts visitors interested in its natural beauty, wildlife, and the opportunity to experience the remote and unspoiled landscapes of the Scottish Highlands.

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