The Islesman
by Sue McKinnell 8x32 Reel for 3C
Bars  
1-8 1C, 2C, and 3C dance mirror reels of 3 on the sides, 1C dancing in and down to begin.
9-16 1M and 2W turn RH ¾ then 1M and 2M, 1W and 2W take LH on the diagonal.
1M and 2M, 1W and 2W change places LH and 1W and 2W take RH.
1W and 2M turn RH 1¼ to the sides, 1W to 2W's place and 2M to 1M's place.
2C and 1C set, 1C advancing to face 1st corners.
17-24 1C and 1st corners dance corners chain. 1C end facing 2nd corners.
25-32 1C and 2nd corners dance corners chain. 1C end in 2nd place on own sides.
Repeat.
Suggested music is The Restless Ghost from Ribble Valley Dances.
Written after reading Nigel Tranter’s book The Islesman about Angus Og MacDonald, who may be a very distant ancestor.
  02/17