32 bar reel for four couples in a four couple longwise set.
For my son Peter on his temporary relocation to Australia
1-4 | First and second couples set and link finishing with first couple facing up and second couple facing down. |
5-8 | Second, first and third couples dance half reels of three on the sides, second and first couples giving right shoulders to begin. |
9-12 | First and second couples set and link finishing with first couple facing up and second couple facing down. |
13-16 | Second, first and fourth couples dance half reels of three on the sides, second and first couples giving right shoulders to begin. |
17-20 | All set taking hands and then third and fourth couples and first and second couples dance half right hands across, ladies finish facing up, men down, all on opposite sides. |
21-24 | All chase clockwise to own sides in original places. |
25-28 | All dance half reels of four on the sides. |
29-32 | Fourth, third and second couples dance half reels of three on the sides, fourth and third couples pass right shoulders to start . |
Repeat with new couple leading.
This dance was originally published in 1992 by the Auckland Region, NZ Branch,
RSCDS in "The Kauri Collection"
Suggested Recorded Music "Bothy Ballads" - Jim MacLeod,
or "Rab the Ranter" - Rob Gordon - "Complete Caledonian Ball"