Marchioness of Tullibardine
Track Information
Original Track ID
SA1958.60.B2
Original Tape ID
Summary
Tom Anderson describes the 'Burra Isle War Dance' and then plays the tune used for the dance, on the fiddle. The name of the tune is 'The Marchioness of Tullibardine'.
Tom tells of a solo tap dance from Burra Isle, which has been handed down from father to son. The steps vary from person to person, but the dancer who puts in most steps per bar of music is the champion for the evening. The dance ends with a considerable jump in the air, finishing in a sitting posture.
Recording Location
County - Midlothian
Parish - Edinburgh
Item Location
County - Shetland
Parish - Lerwick
Island - The Burras
Language
English, Gaelic, Scots
Genre
Collection
Source Type
Reel to reel
Audio Quality
Good