On an original copy of this, the cover page states the dances were published from 1971 - 1977. The subtitle of the volume is "The Jack McConachie Memorial Sword Competition Dances". The foreword states "Each year we hold a competition for members of the Scottish Dance Branch of the Society, for the invention of a Country Dance. For one year the winner holds the Memorial Trophy, a magnificent Dress Sword which is presented in loving memory of one of our founder members, Jack McConachie, to whom this book is dedicated. "