The Garry Strathspey, 32-bar strathspey devised by James B Cosh

The Garry Strathspey was on the programme for the Lower Hutt SCD Club's 72nd annual dance, held on September 5, 2026 in the Knox hall, Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand. Music was by Jason Morris, Hilary Ferral and Shane Rempala. The video shows the dance just once through. The Garry Strathspey James B. Cosh 22 Scottish Country Dances (and 2 more) Strathspey 4 x 32 bars 4 Couple Repeat 4 Couple Set Longwise Set 1-4 1s2s 3s4s half rights and lefts; 5-8 1s4s half rights and lefts; 9-10 2s4s 1s3s four hands round to the left halfway; 11-12 2s3s four hands round to the right halfway; 13-16 1s lead to the top WHILE 4s3s2s wait for two bars and then step down, finishing 1s 3s facing down, 2s 4s facing up; 17-20 1M4M 1L4L 3M2M 3L2L set (Highland Schottische step); 21-24 all half grand chain; 25-32 2s3s4s1s reels of 4 on own sides. (MAXICRIB. Scottish country dancing instructions compiled by Reuben Freemantle)