Dedicated to Dame Flora McLeod of McLeod on the island of Skye
A dance for two sets of three couples. They stand looking down the room with a good space
between each set.
This demonstration dance has
Part A “Round the castle” {32}
Part B {32}
Part C “Wheels of Two” {16}
Part D “Women’s String” {24}
Part E “Men’s Solo” {24}
Final figure {8}
As reported in
issue 2291
this dance is also known as Dunvegan Castle which is the ancestral home of the McLeods. The third figure is also known as the Castle Walls.
According to some, the dance dates back to the 16th century. It is said to represent the formation of the Castle. The dance was collected from Allan McDonald of Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada.