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EILEAN DONAN CASTLE
(J3x48) Triangular set
Arnold Grimes Tower Collection
1- 8
1s lead down between 2s & 3s, cross & cast back to top, pass RSh to
face opposite couple (Man faces 2s & Lady faces 3s), all set
9-16
1s dance under arches made by 2s/3s, 1s cast to meet at bottom,
turn RH & cast back to original places (Man behind 2s & Lady behind
3s)
17-24
All petronella turn to face partner, set & repeat to end in partner's
place
25-32
All Men chase clockwise 1 place while Ladies LH across 2/3 to meet
partner to form star & Balance, all turn RH ½ way
33-40
All Ladies chase clockwise 1 place while Men LH across 2/3 to meet
partner to form star & Balance, all ¾ turn RH to end in new
positions
41-48
All circle 6H round & back
Eilean Donan is a small island in Loch Duich in the western Highlands of Scotland. It is connected to the mainland
by a footbridge and lies about half a mile from the village of Dornie. Eilean Donan (which means simply "island of
Donnán") is named after Donnán of Eigg, a Celtic saint martyred in 617. Donnán is said to have established a
church on the island, though no trace of this remains. Eilean Donan is part of the Kintail National Scenic Area,
one of 40 in Scotland. In 2001, the island had a population of just one person.
The island is dominated by a picturesque castle which is widely familiar from many photographs and appearances
in film and television. The castle was founded in the 13th century, but was destroyed in the 18th century. The
present buildings are the result of 20th century reconstruction. Eilean Donan Castle is the home of the Clan
Macrae.
A curious distinction of the castle is that it has one of only two left-handed spiral staircases in a castle in Great
Britain (Ferniehirst Castle built by Clan Kerr is the other - Coupland Castle has one in the tower, but though
called a castle it is strictly a tower house), as the reigning king at the time of building held a sword with his left
hand.
Another, more modern distinction, is the grey field gun from World War I, positioned outside the building by a
war memorial and fountain dedicated to the men of the Macrae clan who died in the war.
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