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Anna Marshall's Strathspey

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

Scottish Dance Archives Leaflet Dances

Leaflet dances published by the Scottish Dance Archives, Editors S E Clowes and R A Donald. Dances published between1972 and 1981 (numbers 1 to 190) with an index for1972-1982. The index is in two parts; an alphabetic listing of the dances and a classified index which groups the dances into categories as suitable for: Demonstration, Advanced, Intermediate, Beginners, Children. In addition there are several discussion sheets about various topics related to SCD, and a valedictory letter, dated September 1982, from R A Donald announcing the closure of the Scottish Dance Archives .

Archivist RSCDS

Look Aboot Ye

Look Aboot Ye a 32bar jig devised by Alan Rintoul in 1994to commemorate 10years of Summer Dancing organised jointly by RSCDS Clackmannan Branch and Clackmannanshire District Council

Archivist RSCDS

Diamond Jubilee Dances

A collection of 7 dances to mark the 5oth Anniversary of the establishment of Glasgow Branch RSCDS. The dances were selected from submissions to a competition for new dances. Music for each dance is included. Published by RSCDS Glasgow Branch

Manx Folk Dances Set I (Five Dances) and Set II (Seven Dances)

Collected by Mona Douglas.
Set I: A suite of five dances and airs collected from traditional sources
Hollantide Processional
The Ploughboy
Kings of Mann Dirk Dance
Return the Blow
Mona's Delight
Set II: A suite of seven dances and airs collected from traditional sources

  1. Hunt the Wren
  2. Fairy Reel
  3. Fathaby Jig
  4. Peter O'Tavy
  5. Wedding Reel
  6. Cum yn Shenn Oanrey Cheh
  7. Juan Nan's Reel

RSCDS Archivist

Miss M M Dow

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

Fette et Jeux du Berry Festival du Nohant 1959

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

RSCDS Sydney Branch 70th Anniversary Booklet 1952-2022

The history of Sydney Branch, from its formation in 1952 to the 2022 , is documented through articles and photographs marking important dates. The booklet includes a section detailing dances with a connection to the Branch. Written by Diana Hastie and Debbie Baker, Brian Charlton and Morag Napier. Published by RSCDS Sydney Branch 2022.

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Glasgow Weekend in Hamburg 1974

Items relating to the weekend event 4-9 March 1974. Information booklet and leaflet about the City of Hamburg and the Scottish Concert. Itinerary and details for the participating members of the RSCDS. Images with a history of the Glasgow City Arms.

RSCDS Archivist

How Do You Do It

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.

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