Skip Navigation

Introduction
Background
Biography
Music
Dance
The Collection
Multimedia
Further Reading
Acknowledgements
Home

The Collection

Please select an image to view the full record details.
There are 900 records in the collection.

If you are searching for a particular Item and know the ID number please enter the full ID into the search box (ie JSS0001) and press 'Jump'.

prev 10 | 30 > 31 > 32 > 33 > 34 > 35 > 36 > 37 > 38 > 39 | next 10 of 90 pages

Image Title Item Description
Verso of £10 Fiddle Manuscript
JSS0353 		Verso of £10 Fiddle Manuscript The image of Scott Skinner is not contemporary with the flyer - it was taken prior to 1893. In 1893, Skinner adopted Highland Dress for all performances and publicity.
'Dancie' Sandy Skinner
JSS0354 		'Dancie' Sandy Skinner This colourful image shows Skinner's elder brother, Sandy performing the sword dance whilst accompanying himself on the fiddle. The medal pinned to his waistcoat shows that he has won a prize for this already. Dancing masters traditionally accompanied themselves for dancing, and usually taught and played...
Verso of The Chief of Bemersyde
JSS0355 		Verso of The Chief of Bemersyde On this note found on the verso of a manuscript version of The Chief of Bemersyde, Skinner gives speed directions for the music: 'Same Tempo as Bovaglie or Oor Highland Queen [both tunes appear in The Harp & Claymore] Blood & Tears. Of course the time is the tempo about 80.'
The Chief o' Bemersyde
JSS0356 		The Chief o' Bemersyde Skinner has noted at the bottom of the manuscript: 'A great effort I think. To be played by G [George] Rose Wood & Master Kiloh. A War Sermon - please get it carefully copied and return - when I write for it 'King'.' George Rose Wood (Banff) was Master Kiloh's fiddle teacher. Compare this handwritten...
An Illustrated Guide to the National Dances of Scotland
JSS0357 		An Illustrated Guide to the National Dances of Scotland Title page of D R Mackenzie's dance instruction book.
Introduction to the Illustrated Guide to the National Dances of Scotland
JSS0358 		Introduction to the Illustrated Guide to the National Dances of Scotland Introduction page to the Illustrated Guide to the National Dances of Scotland, discussing various forms of national dance.
Preface to the Illustrated Guide to the National Dances of Scotland
JSS0359 		Preface to the Illustrated Guide to the National Dances of Scotland Preface to the Illustrated Guide to the National Dances of Scotland., by Donald Richard Mackenzie, intimating that in this up to date guide he will give examples and dance steps of many dances.
Alphabet of Footstep Positions
JSS0360 		Alphabet of Footstep Positions This illustrated description of foot positions used in the National Dances of Scotland, has been carefully worked out to differentiate between the left and the right foot. The views are from the rear.
Alphabet of Footstep Positions - Description
JSS0361 		Alphabet of Footstep Positions - Description A guide to interpreting the foot positions given on the diagram JSS0361.
Description of the original chain figure of the reel
JSS0362 		Description of the original chain figure of the reel Page 1 of 3 of a description of the chain figure when a reel of 4 is danced.

prev 10 < prev 10 | 30 > 31 > 32 > 33 > 34 > 35 > 36 > 37 > 38 > 39 | next 10 of 90 pages

 
  Return to Top Funded by the Big Lottery Fund
University of Aberdeen

Historic Collections · Kings College · Old Aberdeen · AB24 3SW
Tel:(0)44 1224 274312 · E-mail: scottskinner@abdn.ac.uk

Page design by IT Services Web Team