Scottish Country Dance of the Day

The devisor of this dance, Tom Halpenny explained the humorous origin of the title of this dance as  coming from a line in the "Three Amigos" movie.  This 1986 comedy film about three out-of-work silent film actors—Lucky Day, Dusty Bottoms, and Ned Nederlander—who are mistaken for real heroes by a small Mexican village. Believing they are there to perform, the trio soon realizes they must actually confront the ruthless bandit El Guapo and his gang to save the village. Through a series of comedic and daring escapades, the bumbling actors rise to the occasion, discovering their own courage and resourcefulness along the way. "What is it that this town really does well? We can sew!"

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The Scottish Sampler Antique Museum is a collection of antique needlework samplers from Europe and America, with a focus on Scottish samplers. The museum’s curators conduct genealogical research and regularly post new findings on their website. The samplers are not for sale, and the museum serves as a research site.

Notable Collections

The Leslie B Durst sampler collection, which includes over 500 Scottish samplers dating from the early 18th to the mid-19th century, is on loan at the National Museum Scotland.

The Scottish Home, an online museum, features a collection of antique textiles, collectibles, and artworks with a Scottish or Irish provenance.

Interesting Facts

Samplers were an important part of girls’ education in Scotland, providing a tangible memorial of their lives.

The Scottish Sampler Antique Museum is a valuable resource for researchers and historians, offering insights into Scottish social history and the education of girls during the 18th and 19th centuries.

For a sampler of Scottish samplers, click the Sampler created by Margaret Roxburgh, 1831