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Laura Ferguson

Dozens of Glaswegians take part in Gay Gordons outside Kelvingrove Art Gallery

If there's one skill anyone who grew up in Scotland has in their back pocket at all times, it's the ability to show off their ceilidh moves at any given time.

Sadly, this niche ability to whip round a Strip The Willow or perform a perfect Dashing White Sergeant is usually confined to weddings or particularly extravagant Burns Nights.

So we were delighted when footage appeared of a seemingly impromptu ceilidh taking place directly outside Kelvingrove Art Gallery.

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The video shows dozens of dancers taking part in a Gay Gordons, accompanied by the Glasgow Folk Music Workshop, while a crowd of people clap along.

Captured by Andy Allison, the video has been liked by more than 2,000 people on the Scotland From The Roadside Facebook group, with many reminiscing on their memories of learning the dance at school. Many others said the outdoor ceilidh with its celebratory atmosphere was a brilliant idea.

Either way, the sight of dozens of people, young and old, dancing the Gay Gordons is sure to make you smile.

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