Goathland Plough Stots

Goathland Plough Stots is one of the oldest dance teams in the British Isles still dancing their own dance as it was performed in the 1700’s. The colours of their tunics (pink and blue) reflect the colours of the political parties of the time (1680-1760) so there was no discrimination when collecting monies. The red stripe on the trousers is to commemorate the villagers that did not return from the Crimean War in the 1850’s. Having welcomed women to help strengthen the numbers some 15 years ago, the team can turn out over 30 dancers and 20 musicians on their annual day of dance.