The Water of Leith, 32-bar strathspey devised by John Wilkinson

The Water of Leith was on the programme for the Levin Scottish Country Dancing Club’s 70th Anniversary dance on July 18, 2026. Music was by the Saltire Scottish Dance Band: Mary McDonald, Sharlene Penman, Glenice Saunders, Duncan McDonald and Sam Berkhan. The dance was held in the Speldhurst Village hall, Kimberley Road, Levin, New Zealand. The Water of Leith was briefed by club tutor Isobel Harris Clark. THE WATER OF LEITH (S4x32) 4C Set John Wilkinson Edinburgh 90th Anniversary and RSCDS book 53 1- 8 1s+3s set. 1L dances down, casts up round 2M into middle facing down as 1M dances across, casts round 2L into middle facing up while 3s dance same round 4s. 1s+3s change places RH with partner into line of 4 in middle (M face down, L face up) 9-16 1s+3s dance reel of 4 in middle 17-20 1s+2s also 3s+4s dance RH across 21-24 1M followed by 1L casts round 2L to 2nd place own sides as 3M followed by 3L casts round 4L to 4th place (2s+4s step up 23-24) 25-32 1s+4s (middle couples) dance Espagnole:  25-26 1s+4s cross (Ladies lead across RH passing between Men) with Ladies changing places RH  27-28 1s+4s cross back (Men lead across RH between Ladies) with Men changing places RH  29-32 4s turn RH as 1s turn LH (MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)