I love doing Strathspeys too - though I notice that I seem to prefer the "once through" variety such as MacDonald of the Isles we did this week or Culla Bay (wonderful music) rather than the 8 times through variety like Miss Milligan's Strathspey, elegant as that is. So I think that my love for this form of dance is because it makes such a glorious - and welcome - contrast to the lively reels and vigorous jigs. It's the mixture that I really like.

Don't think I can answer your question, Jamie - I like all types in due time. I do have favourite dances but they range over all types ... Bratach Bana (Reel), Bees of Maggieknockater (Jig), Belle of Bon Accord (Strathspey) , to mention only John Drewry ones, but I am also a fan or Roy Goldring, Hugh Foss and Derek Haynes ....