Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Tweedside

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

TWEEDSIDE (¾ Time 8x36) 3C (4C set) RSCDS Book 19

1-12 1M+2L turn RH (1M ends in 2nd place), 1L+2M turn LH (1L ends in 2nd place)
13-24 1s+3s dance R&L (3 steps per hand) 1s end facing 1st corners
25-36 1s turn 1st corner RH, partner LH, 2nd corner RH and partner LH to end in 2nd place

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

Keith Rose's Crib Diagrams

Tweedside Keith Rose's Diagram
Tweedside - Full Size And Key To Symbols

Dance Information

Tweedside means beside (by the side of) the (river) Tweed.

Tweedside, located along the banks of the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders, is a region known for its historical richness and natural beauty.

The region has historical importance, with numerous castles, abbeys, and historic sites dotting the landscape. Notable landmarks include Melrose Abbey, Floors Castle, and the town of Peebles.

Tweedside
Tweedside Path Near Gattonside
Image copyright Jim Barton under this Creative Commons Licence 2.0.

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