The Robertson Rant, 80-bar strathspey devised by Mrs Douglas Winchester

The Robertson Rant 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 Robertson Rant was briefed by tutor Melva Waite. The dance was held in the Speldhurst Village hall, Kimberley Road, Levin, New Zealand. THE ROBERTSON RANT (S80) Sq.Set Mrs Douglas Winchester RSCDS Book 39 1- 8 All circle 8H round and back 9-16 All Ladies dance RH across ½ way and turn opposite Man LH, all Ladies dance ½ RH across and turn partner LH 17-24 1s+3s dance reel of 4 (Ladies start by passing LSh as Men set) 25-32 All set Highland Schottische to corners, turn 2H twice 33-40 2s+4s dance reel of 4 (Ladies start by passing LSh as Men set) 41-48 All set Highland Schottische to corners, turn 2H twice 49-56 All Ladies circle left to face partners (Ladies BtoB), set to and turn partners 2H 57-64 All Men circle right to face partners (Men BtoB), set to and turn partners 2H 65-72 All dance Grand Chain 73-80 All take allemande hold and dance anticlockwise once round set, bringing Ladies into centre for bow/curtsey (MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)