The Scott's Plains Reel

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 All dance R&L
9-16 All dance diagonal reel of 4. Ladies pass LSh to start while Men set for 2 bars then give RSh to other Lady. All finish in original places
17-24 All set (rocking step)
25-40 All Petronella to next position on right and set. Repeat 3 times to finish back in place
41-48 All dance diagonal reel of 4. Men pass RSh to start while Ladies set for 2 bars then give LSh to other Man. All finish in original places
49-56 All set (cross-over step)
57-64 All dance Ladies' Chain at end finish in Waltz hold with partner, Men with backs to audience
65-72 All set (Highland Schottische), starting with couples moving away from each other, turn 2H, opening up into line facing audience

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