Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Storybook Glen

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STORYBOOK GLEN (S4x32) 4C set Bill Forbes Craigievar Book 2

1- 8 All set, ½ turn partners 2H, all pull back RSh and dance out to place on opposite side, all set
9-16 1M+2L also 3M+4L change places RH, change places with partners 2H on sides; 1s+2s and 3s+4s dance RH across once round
17-24 All dance ½ RSh reels of 4 on sides passing partner RSh to start, 1L+2M also 3L+4M change places RH and all set to partners. 4321
25-28 4s+3s also 2s+1s dance ½ double Fig of 8 (3s cross up, 2s cross down and 1s and 4s casting to start)
29-32 1s and 4s cross RH as 2s+3s dance RH across ½ way, all change places RH on sides (1s+3s and 2s+4s) 2413

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


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Storybook Glen is a children's theme park in Aberdeen, Scotland.

It is primarily aimed at younger children due to its storybook theme. It has been rated as a 3-star visitor attraction by the Scottish Tourist Board

It is located to the south west of the city, on the outskirts, in Maryculter by the South Deeside Road, whose park is 28 acres in size and has deals with many (lower age) primary school parties.

Storybook Glen
Storybook Glen


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