Notebook belonging to Jean Milligan
- GB GB 3410 RSCDS-JM-1-1
- Item
- c.1906
Parte de Jean Milligan Papers
Notebook including poems, prose and plays written by Jean Milligan.
Notebook belonging to Jean Milligan
Parte de Jean Milligan Papers
Notebook including poems, prose and plays written by Jean Milligan.
This collection contains personal notebooks, correspondence, certificates and testimonials of Jean Milligan. There are also papers relating to her death, including obituaries and memorials. This material is complemented by papers collected by Alistair MacFadyen and Florence Adams including interviews with Jean Milligan's contemporaries at Jordanhill College.
RSCDS Archivist
Tributes written for Florence Adams on her death.
Parte de Florence Adams Papers
Tributes written by Alastair MacFadyen and Elma See for Florence Adams on her death and printed in Glasgow Branch News Letter April 1997, and New Zealand Branch Kiwi News (May 1997) , respectively.s
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Video of the dances described in item GB 3410 RSCDS-8-1-280 located at f5.280
Maureen Chevens
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
A video made in 1986 by Independent Video Productions for the RSCDS. Introduced by Dr. Alastair MacFadyen the video recounts the life of Jean Callender Milligan a co-founder of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.
RSCDS
RSCDS Winnipeg Branch Centenary Project
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Branch Demonstration team dancing "The Flying Scotsman" at the VIA Rail Union Station Winnipeg on 27th October 2022 as part of the Branch's Project for the RSCDS Centenary. https://youtu.be/xAhSW2OwbKM
RSCDS Archivist
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
27 dances published by the RSCDS and 1 other are shown
RSCDS
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This video tells the story of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society - through 27 of its dances . It is illustrated with extracts from the Society's Archive. The text or the narration is provided in a separate booklet.
Written and presented by Dr. Alastair MacFadyen, Past President of the RSCDS.
Independent Video Productions
Scotland's Social Dances Part 2
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Instructional DVD covering four different forms of Scottish Social Dancing: Old Time, Ceilidh, Sequence and Country.
Part 2: Ceilidh, Scottish Country and Quadrilles
Dances shown are:
Ceilidh:
Gypsy Thread, Waves of Tory, Strip the Willow (Square), Levi Jackson Rag.
Scottish Country Dances:
Shiftin’ Bobbins, Reel of the 51st Division, Postie’s Jig, Duke of Perth, Irish Rover, Black Mountain Reel, Nottingham Lace,
Quadrilles:
La Russe, Waltz Cotillion (Half), First Set of Quadrilles (6 figures)
Independent Video Productions
Scotland's Social Dances Part 1
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Instructional DVD covering four different forms of Scottish Social Dancing: Old Time, Ceilidh, Sequence and Country.
Part 1
Dances shown are:
Quicksteps:
Anniversary Two Step, Boston Two Step, Gay Gordons Two Step, Over the Top, Dinky One Step, Marine Four Step, Honeymoon Parade, Gypsy Tap, Southern Two Step, Flirtation Two Step, Lancelot Two Step, Jazz Twinkle, Mayfair Quickstep.
Swings:
Viennese Swing, Glyn-Gary Swing, Chicago Swing, Ragtime Swing.
Waltzes:
Hesitation Waltz, Lilac Waltz, Ruby Waltz, Waltz of the Bells, La Rinka, Sweetheart Waltz, The Veleta, Birthday Waltz, Owen and Catherine Harrison’s Waltz, Victory Waltz, Waltz Catherine, Newe Kilarney Waltz.
Foxtrots and |Saunters:
Balmoral Blues, White Heather Foxtrot, Harry Lime Foxtrot, Yearning Saunter, On Leave Foxtrot, Melody Foxtrot, Red Rose Saunter, Saunter Together.
Latin:
Square Tango, Royal Empress Tango, Tango Serida, Sally Ann Cha Cha, Rumba Rosalie.
Independent Video Productions
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
An instructional video which is suitable for both experienced dances and those new to this dance style. The video explains how to dance reels, jigs and strathspeys and includes a helpful commentary. The Steps are walked out and shown in slow motion and the most frequently used formations demonstrated with many walked through. 34 dances which appear frequently on dance programmes are demonstrated.
Details of the Steps, Formations and the Dances are listed in the Notes Section (below)
Anita Mackenzie (Independent Video Productions)
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
This is a companion instructional video to "Step We Ceilidh". The video shows how to do an additional 17 popular Scottish social dances and ceilidh dances and the steps required. The dances demonstrated are: Eva Three Step; Virginia Reel; Kelvingrove Twostep; Stern Polka;Mississippi Dip; Pat-as-Cake Polka; Pinewoods Twostep; Veleta Waltz; The Old Lancers; Swedish Masquarade; Duke of Perth; Britannia Twostep; La Va; Waltz Country Dance; Bluebell Polka; Inverness Circle; Lomond Waltz
Anita Mackenzie (Independent Video Productions)
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
A collection of some of the best traditional and modern highland dances and popular ladies' step dances. Sixteen dances and graded highland steps are demonstrated. The dances demonstrated are: Scottish Lilt; Highland Fling; The Shepherd's Crook; Seann Truibhas; Blue Bonnets; The Glasgow Highlanders; Wilt Thou Go to the Barracks Johnny?; Deeside Lilt; Hielan' Laddie; Argyll Broadswords; Flowers of Edinburgh; Earl of Errol; Miss Forbes; Come Ashore Jolly Tar; Blue Bonnets Over the Border; Foursome Reel and Tulloch
Anita Mackenzie (Independent Video Productions)
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
An instructional video introducing Scottish social dances. The video shows how to do 13 popular ceilidh dances and the steps required. The dances demonstrated are: Gay Gordons; Circle Waltz; Canadian Barn Dance; St Benrard's Waltz; Strip the Willow; Military Two Step; Pride of Erin; Highland Schottische; The Lancers (Five figure version)
Anita Mackenzie (Independent Video Productions)
An Interview with Dr. Alastair Macfadyen
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Anita Mackenzie interviews Dr. Alastair Macfadyen, Past President of the RSCDS, about his life and times in Country Dancing
IVP
Grampian Television Interview with Jean Milligan
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Part of a Grampian TV series made in the 1970s which traced the origins and development of Scottish Dance. Here Jean Milligan is interviewed by the programme presenter about the origins of the RSCDS. VHS tape quality was poor and this is reflected in the digitised extract. The original programme video recording was destroyed by Grampian TV.
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A video made in 1995 for the use of dancers, which demonstrates the RSCDS method of performing the following dances:
Haughs of Cromdale; The Jimp Waist; Green Grow the Rashes; Fiddle Faddle; The Gentle Shepherd; the 21st of September; Loch Leven Castle; Holyrood House; Miss Janet Laing's Strathspey; Mrs. Hamilton of Wishaw; Let's Meet Again; Mrs. Hill's De;ight; Land O' Cakes; The Charmer; Sir Murdoch MacDonald's Strathspey; Mrs. Stewart of Fasnacloich; The Glasgow Highlanders.
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
A short biography written by Rosemary Coupe
Rosemary Coupe
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Ad hoc publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Washinton DC Branch
The Thistle Magazine of the West Point Grey SCD Club B.C. Canada
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
A hand produced newsletter/journal published in February, May, October and December from 1961. The publication features: descriptions and comments about SCDs; Articles relating to Dance Masters, Books, Ballroom Guides and items of general interest to Dancers. Most issues contain a Question/Answer section; Letters to the Editor; Advertisements. Several contributions from Hugh Thurston and Hugh Foss
Published in Vancouver
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Bi-monthly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Seattle Branch
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Quarterly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Victoria BC Branch
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Bi-monthy newsletter contain items of Scottish interest.
Scottish Historic and Research Society of the Delaware Valley Inc
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Quarterly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
San Gabriel Valley Branch
Vancouver Brnch Newsletter (later The White Cockade)
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Vancouver Branch
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Published quarterly containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Canberra Branch
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Published three times a year containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
RSCDS Archivist
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Publish three times a year containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Northern Virginia Branch
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Publish three times a year containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Edinburgh Branch
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Publish three times a year containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Detroit Branch
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
A quarterly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Tokyo Branch
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
A annual publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Tokai Branch
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Windsor (Ontario) Branch
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
A quarterly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Delf Branch
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
A quarterly publication listing Scottish Country dances and their location and details.
Delf Branch
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
A quarterly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Perth and Perthshire Branch
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Ad hoc publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Queensland Branch
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Ad hoc publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Dundee Branch
Derbyshire N E Branch Newsletter
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Ad hoc publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Derbyshire NE Branch
Sydney Branch News and Information Bulletin
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Published quarterly containing items of news and dance activities.
Sydney Branch
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Published quarterly containing items of news from branches and dance activities for junior dancers.
Australian RSCDS Branches
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Published quarterly containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
York and N Humberside Branch
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Hunter Valley Branch
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Published 10 months per year containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Winnipeg Branch
International Branch Newsletter
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Ad hoc publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
International Branch
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Quarterly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Western Australian Branch
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Bi-monthly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Sacramento Branch
De Tartan Hague and District Branch Newsletter
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Bi-monthly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Ottawa Branch
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Ad hoc publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
New York Branch
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Bi-monthly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
San Francisco Branch
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Quarterly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Teachers Association (Canada)
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Ad hoc publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
San Diego Branch
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Twin Cities Branch
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Detains of Bands and Musicians who played for dancing in the Borders 1859-ca 1990
Ion C B Jamieson
Elwyndale and Its Three Towers
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
John Freer
Notes for an article "Ghosts of Ellwyn Glen" published in "The Scotsman" newspaper 2nd may 1934
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Ion C B Jamieson
Advertisments for Dance Classes 1858-1921
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Details of advertisements for Dance Classes which appeared in the "Border Advertiser" 1858-1921
Ion C B Jamieson
Military Dance Events 1861-1917
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Reports about Military Balls and Dances from the Border Advertiser
Ion C B Jamieson
Country Balls and Village Halls
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Reports about Bals and Dances from the "Border Advertiser" 18-59-1946
Ion C B Jamieson
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Biography of Ion Jamieson; Biography of J A Jamieson (Father); Copies of family wedding photographs
Jane Watkinson
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Family Biographies
Dances and Balls in the Borders
Notes on Elwyndale
Ion C B Jamieson
Notes on the Border Country Dances
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
A collection of notes for a talk. Personal views regarding the origin of the country dance related to the Scottish Borders and is mode of performance, followed by a description of the dances which were demonstrated as part of the talk.
Ion C B Jamieson
Notes on Scottish Country Dances
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Notes for a talk on the historical aspects ot the country dance with some anecdotal information about several dances.
Ion C B Jamieson
Notes on the Origins of Highland Dancing
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Detail of a talk given to Edinburgh Soroptimists Outlines the history and style of the dance.
Ion C B Jamieson
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Details of an Exhibition of Highland Dancing organised by Ion Jamieson and given at The Edinburgh Acadamy
Ion C B Jamieson
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Notes regarding Scottish Country Dances, Border Dances, the origins of Highland Dancing. Biographical notes.. Miscellaneous papers related to dancing in the Borders
Ion C B Jamieson
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Cutting from The Stirling Observer, 21/7/1994. Photograph show the Stirling Branch demonstration team and musicians outside the Guildhall, where they were participating in an event organised by the Stirling Tours and Guiding Organisation.
RSCDS Archivist
Daily Record Newspaper 13/7/73
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Contains an article about RSCDS 5th Anniversary Ball and photograph of HM Queen and Sir Ian Moncrieffe dancing Petronella
page 10
RSCDS Archivist
STDT Commentary on Traditional Dancing
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
An article from the "Scotsman" newspaper unknown date but year 2000. The article is a commentary by Liam Paterson, coordinator of the STDT, about traditional dance and the work of the STDT
Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust
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An article about the health benefits of dancing. Published by the British Heart Foundation in their magazine "Heart Matters", Autumn 2016
British Heart Foundation
Dundee Courier 280716 report on Summer School
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
A report on Summer School 2016 by Aileen Robertson of the Dundee Courier
Dundee Courier
Kilmarnock Standard 28 November 2014 report on East Ayrshire School's Day of Dance
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A report on the Day of Dance for East Ayrshire Schools organised by Kilmarnock Branch RSCDS
Kilmarnock Standard
The Scotsman 12 April 2016 Report on Country Dancing in Schools
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A report on the teaching of Scottish Country Dancing in Schools. Photographs
The Scotsman
Perthshire Advertiser 17 Nov 2015 Report on RSCDS AGM
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
A report on the RSCDS 2015 AGM held in Perth. Mainly photographs taken at the event.
Perthshire Advertiser
Helensburgh Advertiser Report on Day of Dance 12 March 2015
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
A report by Gillian McPhee on the Helensburgh and District's Schools Day of Dance with pictures of the event.
Helensburgh Advertiser
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An illustrated booklet produced to accompany a concert and exhibition tribute to Bobby Watson, held in the Aberdeen Arts Centre on 21/4/2002. The booklet contains: a biography of Bobby Watson with illustrations; Programme ; details of the performers.
The Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust
Scottish Traditions of Dance News July 2002 Issue
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
News magazine of the STDT. Contains a report on "Dancing Days are Happy Days a tribute concert to Bobby Watson aand a profile of Robert Cormak of the Orkney Traditional Dance Association.
Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust
Fette et Jeux du Berry Festival du Nohant 1959
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Leaflet and programme, including French newspaper cutting reporting on the participation of the Clan Hay Dancers in the Festival de Nohant. A souvenir booklet for a "Grand Scottish Concert" held in the Usher Hall Edinburgh on 9th August, 1958 in in aid of the Delgatie Castle (Clan Hay Centre) restoration fund. The booklet contains shot histories of Delgatie castle and the Clan Hay.
Clan Hay Dancers
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Article by Alan Macpherson (originally published in "Dance On" magazine) and a short biography of Margaret Mary Dow founder member and teacher in Dundee Branch. Includes a description of Miss Dow’s Strathspey.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Issue 17 July- August 2006. Alan Mair on his visit to New Zealand, as RSCDS Chairman.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
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Issue 11 July August 2005. Alastair MacFadyen reflects on “Summer School Fifty Years On”.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
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Issue 5 July-August 2004. Two articles; Linda Gaul talks about Summer School and Wilson Nicol on Scottish Music and Dance.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The People's Journal Album of Scottish Country Dances 4 October 1930
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The illustrated album was included as a free gift with the Journal, published by John Leng and Co., Dundee and London. The introduction to the booklet is by the Duchess of Atholl and contains a description of the style and steps of SCD along with instuctions and music for; Circassian Circle ,Petronella, Scottish Reform, Triumph, Brown's Reel, The Flowers of Edinburgh, Jenny's Bawbee, Cawdor Fair, Haymakers, Foursome Reel, The Soldier's Joy, Rory O''More, Barn Dance, Highland Schottische and Waltz Country Dance.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Scottish Studies Volume 18: 1974
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Articles, Notes on Collection and Research, and Book Reviews
RSCDS Archivist
Scottish Studies Volume 17: 1973 part two
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Articles, Notes on Collection and Research, and Book Reviews
RSCDS Archivist
Scottish Studies Volume 17: 1973 part one
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Articles, Notes on Collection and Research, and Book Reviews
RSCDS Archivist
Scottish Studies Volume 16: 1972 part two
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Articles, Notes on Collection and Research, and Book Reviews
RSCDS Archivist
Scottish Studies Volume 11: 1967 part two
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Scottish Studies Volume 11: 1967 part one
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Articles, Notes on Collection and Research, and Book Reviews
RSCDS Archivist
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Dance On (first issue November 2004) and published monthly, includes articles, letters, New Dances, CD reviews, Web Page reviews, and a Dance Diary
Box 1 Issues 1-27
Box 2 Issues 28-52
RSCDS Archivist
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
By James Donaldson. Published by Mozart Allan
The Garry Strathspey, The Jigtime Polka and The Old Barn Jig
Parte de Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
A 32 bar strathspey for 4 couples in a longways set by James B Cosh., Music by George Keenan and Jimmy Blair. Published by Mozart Allan. Dance instructions and recommended music.
James Cosh (Dance); George Keenan and Jimmy Blair (Music)
Cambridge University Strathspey and Reel Club Book of Dances
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A Dancers "manual " with a brief introduction to form and style together with descriptions of 29 Scottish country dances and Reels. Publshed by the University Reel Club
Archivist RSCDS
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A 32 bar strathspey for 3 couples in a 4 couple set. Devised by Alan Macpherson in 2017 to recognise the contribution of Anna Marshall to the running of the Falkirk Branch Weekend over a period of 25 years. First performed at the 25th anniversary weekend at Crieff Hydro on 19th January 2018. Original tune by Gordon Shand.
Falkirk Branch RSCDS
Skye Boat Song, From Songs of the North
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Published by J. B. Cramer
Scottish Dance Archives Leaflets
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Scottish Country Dances by various devisors published by Scottish Dance Archives Formby, Liverpool. (Editors R Clowes and R A Donald) 198 leaflet dances designated by: tempo, type, set size and grading with index. Discussion sheets on SCD topics. Highland steps description.
Editors Scottish Dance Archives
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By Scott Douglas. Published by Mozart Allan
The Auld House, A Scotch Ballad from The Lays of Strathean
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By Caroline Baroness Nairne and Elizabeth Rainforth. Published by Paterson & Sons, Edinburgh