The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra - The Eightsome Reel

The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra - The Fiddlers Party - The Eightsome Reel.
Scottish country dancing and Scottish fiddle music at its best.
Scottish Fiddle Orchestra conducted by John Mason MBE.
Filmed in the magnificent Great Hall of Borthwick Castle.
Music: Mrs McLeod of Raasay, The Fairy Dance, The De'il Among the Tailors, Soldier's Joy, The Mason's Apron, Staten Island, The De'il Among the Tailors, Soldier's Joy, The Mason's Apron, Kate Dalrymple

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Entertainment

Tags:

• Scottish
• Fiddle
• Orchestra
• Country
• Dancing
• orchestra

[ginger8172]

I remember as a small child doing this dance at a competition organised by the school. All the girls had to wear lovely white dresses with a tartan sash. When I went home and informed my mother that I would need new white plimsoles she nearly had a fit. It was the 60s and my father was out of work so times were hard. I was sent to a neighbour to borrow a shilling and I got my shoes plus a lovely wee pair of white ankle socks. We actually won and beat ten other schools so it was all worth it.

[brianradomski]

In more amusing words: My genetics are just Scottish enough but I'm  no Scottish enough!

[brianradomski]

Just another reason why I am so much in love with and why I am SO PROUD of the Scottish heritage I have. Me Mahther was of Irish AND SCOTTISH heritage so I've not alot of "Scot" in me BUT I LOVE amd maintain the little I have! Me  bride to be is quite of British isles heritage: she has a bit o all the isles in her genetics (Irish Welsh English and Scot)!

[vivelafranceism]

You'd have to have a fair bit of self-confidence to participate in this dance. The tall blond in Stewart tartan pulls it off with total abandon and a lot of style.

[greenbushflash]

Very enjoyable to watch and listen to. thank you for posting.

[SonOfLabrador]

Now that was BLOODY MIGHTY!!! Brilliant!!

[duncr]

A great and very enjoyable video. Thank you for posting. I have seen the SFO in London many times and loved it. I have danced in the aisle at the Barbican Hall to the SFO. The guys look wonderful in their kilts, pity the ladies do not look quite so good, such dull colours with the exception of one lady.

[Micky1964]

Danced this for the first time a week or so ago with the Rome Ceilidh Club - superb when you get it (sort of) right. Great to see this as I need to put in some homework before the next event.

[johnboytd]

Absolutely Fantastic!! Foot tapping stuff at its best! Many Many thanks!!

[barmulloch]

makes your heart thump