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The Dashing White Sergeant
I really enjoyed the post regarding The Gay Gordons, both literally with regards to the men performing, and also with respects to the actual title of the reel being performed-I think it's fantastic to see! I have been dancing reels for quite a long time now, and I can say, they are extremely delightful and fun. Even for newcomers that don't know the steps, timing, patterns, and movements (figures) that well, it's still a grand time for everyone participating nonetheless.
Every first weekend in the month of August at the annual Clan Macpherson gathering in Badenoch, Inverness-shire, Scotland (specifically including the towns of Newtonmore, Kingussie, and Laggan), the clan holds a very traditional ball at The Duke of Gordon Hotel in Kingussie. This is where the many different reels, and the music of a most splendid, local ceilidh band go all night long! Though I have many favorites, I am quite fond of theThe Dashing White Sergeant. I have posted several photos below of Macphersons performing reels at various clan functions, to include the annual gathering in traditional Macpherson homelands. I can be spotted in some of the photographs wearing my Macpherson hunting ancient tartan kilt, which began to sag quite grotesquely during some of the more ferociously danced reels, and a hair sporran. Enjoy!
Last edited by creagdhubh; 1st May 10 at 06:46 PM.
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Wonderful photos, it looks like a wonderful time. There is just something about Scottish Country Dancing, both a joy to watch and participate in.
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Great series of photos and it looks like the Macphersons really know how to put on and enjoy a gala night.
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What a wonderful set of photos! 
Thanks for sharing them Kyle 
[SIZE="2"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]T. E. ("TERRY") HOLMES[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]proud descendant of the McReynolds/MacRanalds of Ulster & Keppoch, Somerled & Robert the Bruce.[/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"]"Ah, here comes the Bold Highlander. No @rse in his breeks but too proud to tug his forelock..." Rob Roy (1995)[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
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As a long time Scottish Country Dancer I'm happy to see photos anytime they appear here. Wonderful photos, I know how difficult it is to get them. Thanks.
Past President, St. Andrew's Society of the Inland Northwest
Member, Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Founding Member, Celtic Music Spokane
Member, Royal Photographic Society
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Yes dancing at a Scottish Ball is great and Scottish country dancing is so challenging and social at the same time as one remembers all the formations.
You look to be having a great time.
From one of the Gay Gordons London
Schiehallion kilted and true
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Everyone certainly looks as if they are having a good time.
[B][COLOR="Red"][SIZE="1"]Reverend Earl Trefor the Sublunary of Kesslington under Ox, Venerable Lord Trefor the Unhyphenated of Much Bottom, Sir Trefor the Corpulent of Leighton in the Bucket, Viscount Mcclef the Portable of Kirkby Overblow.
Cymru, Yr Alban, Iwerddon, Cernyw, Ynys Manau a Lydaw am byth! Yng Nghiltiau Ynghyd!
(Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Cornwall, Isle of Man and Brittany forever - united in the Kilts!)[/SIZE][/COLOR][/B]
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From another Scottish Country Dancer I appreciate the great pictures! Thank you for sharing them.
It is interesting to see SCD being done in regular shoes instead of dance ghillies.
You all look wonderful (sagging kilts and all! )
Cheers
Jamie :ootd:
-See it there, a white plume
Over the battle - A diamond in the ash
Of the ultimate combustion-My panache
Edmond Rostand
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 Originally Posted by Panache
From another Scottish Country Dancer I appreciate the great pictures! Thank you for sharing them.
It is interesting to see SCD being done in regular shoes instead of dance ghillies.
You all look wonderful (sagging kilts and all! )
Cheers
Jamie :ootd:
Is it SCD or just "social reeling"? There is quite a difference, as I am sure you know, Jamie.
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Thank you all for the kind words. I am pleased that everyone enjoyed the photos!
Slainte,
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