Editing Scottish country dance (section)

===General===
[[File:Scottish country dancing (Source).webm|alt=Scottish country dancing|thumb|366x366px|Scottish country dancing]]
Scottish country dances are categorised as [[reel (dance)|reels]] (including [[hornpipe]]s), [[jig]]s, and [[strathspey (dance)|strathspeys]] according to the type of music to which they are danced.<ref name="Types of Dance">{{cite web |url=https://www.scottish-country-dancing-dictionary.com/types-of-dance.html |website=Scottish Dance Dictionary |access-date=5 August 2024 |title=Types of Dance in Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary }}</ref> The first two types (also called ''quick-time dances'') feature fast tempos, quick movements and a lively feel. The third type (strathspey) has a much slower tempo and a more tempered, stately feel. Although general guidelines are given below almost all elements of SCD have exceptions through the playfulness of the dance writers to the wide variety of influences and interpretations over the years; some exceptions include the Eightsome Reel (has two parts repeated as ABBBBBBBBA and is thus considerably longer than most other dances), The Wee Cooper of Fife (ten bar phrases—with music to match), The Willowtree (often only repeated four times despite having eight couples because the dance is mirrored from both ends of the set).