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The Thrums Cairn

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THE THRUMS CAIRN (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Hugh Foss Glendarroch SD Sheets

1- 8 1s turn RH, cast 1 place and turn LH to face 1st corner
9-16 1s dance track of reel of 4 with 1st corners while 2s+3s dance R&L End 1M between 2s facing down and 1L between 3s facing up
17-24 1s turn RH, cast RSh round 2nd corner and turn LH to face 2nd corners
25-32 1s dance track of reel of 4 with 2nd corners while 2s+3s dance R&L (start on sides) End in 2nd place own sides

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


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