They are usually danced in "squares" or
"longways", generally in sets of four couples.
The use of French expressions in Scottish country dancing such
as "poussette", "dos à dos", "pas de basque" prove that close
relations existed between France and Scotland as early as the
15th century.
Scottish country dances are danced worldwide, and the RSCDS
(Royal Scottish Country Dance Society) has recognised more
than 500 groups (22 in France).
Please click on the links below for examples of reel, jig and
strathspey :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LdaqZLouAA
- Jig :The Méaudre Reel - J40 3c/4c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yha8c24BBv4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qk_0DaIdzoo
Some explanations about Scottish Country Dancing :
https://rscds.org/learn/what-scottish-country-dance-music
