Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

St Mungo's City

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

ST MUNGO'S CITY (S4x32) 4C set Alasdair Brown Glasgow 85th Anniversary
2 chords: On 2nd chord 3s and 4s start on opposite sides

1- 8 1L+2M also 3M+4L set and cast 1 place, (1L and 3M down, 2M and 4L up) into line up/down centre of set. 2M+1L also 4L+3M turn LH 1½ to face partners
9-16 1s+2s also 3s+4s dance diagonal reels of 4 across (on 1st corner diagonals) to end all back in original places. 12(3)(4)
17-24 2s+3s set and Petronella-in-tandem twice. 13(2)(4)
25-32 1s+3s also 2s+4s dance 'Double Knot', figure similar to normal 2 couple Knot but at the end of 2nd bar 1s+3s face down (between middle of set and Men's side) as 2s+4s face up (between middle of set and Ladies' side), 3s followed by 1s dance down to 4th/3rd places as 2s+4s dance up to 1st/2nd places and all turn LH to places. 24(1)(3)

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


Keith Rose's Crib Diagrams


Dance Information

Glasgow is sometimes known as St Mungo's City, because Glasgow started as a small religious settlement on the banks of Molendinar burn, established by a monk named Saint Kentigern, better known as Mungo.

Mungo, was a missionary in the Brittonic Kingdom of Strathclyde in the late sixth century, and the founder and patron saint of the city of Glasgow.

Saint Mungo, also known as Kentigern, holds a special place in the heart of Glasgow, Scotland, as its patron saint. Born in the 6th century, Mungo became a prominent figure in early Christian history, renowned for his piety, miracles, and contributions to the spread of Christianity in the region.

Legend has it that Saint Mungo performed four miracles, symbolized by the emblematic "tree, bird, bell, and fish." These miracles include restoring life to a robin, miraculously lighting a fire, bringing a bell back from Wales, and saving a queen's lost ring from the belly of a fish. These tales, often depicted in Glasgow's heraldry, serve as enduring symbols of Mungo's sanctity.

Mungo's legacy is intricately woven into the fabric of Glasgow's identity. His reputed burial place in the city's cathedral, known as Glasgow Cathedral or St. Mungo's Cathedral, attracts pilgrims and visitors alike.

Celebrated on January 13th, Saint Mungo's feast day is marked with events and services honoring his life and contributions. The city of Glasgow, with its vibrant cultural scene and diverse communities, continues to embrace and celebrate the patron saint whose legacy remains an integral part of its rich history.

St Mungo
St Kentigern, Nicknamed Mungo


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