Patricia Long wrote: > The difference between Scottish Country Dancing and the Orkney version is > illustrated by the local name for the Cumberland Reel. In my home parish of > Stenness it is known as the Stenness War Dance but I've also heard it > referred to as the Wyre War Dance. It isn't danced very often nowadays but > Strip The Willow is still very common. In Orkney it isn't danced in small > genteel groups; couples swing their way down the entire length of the hall, > usually at a pretty high speed. > The most common dances are still the St Bernard's Waltz, the Eva Three Step, > Military Two Step and Gay Gordons. Also the Shapinsay War Dance, have a look at <http://www.farmofgarth.co.uk/Wool%20Products.htm> And the farm is for sale! -- Bruce Fletcher Stronsay, Orkney <www.stronsay.co.uk/claremont> "Do you get virgin wool from ugly sheep?"