A Gift From Heaven, 32-bar strathspey devised by Norman Whitson 

A GIFT FROM HEAVEN (S4x32) 4C set Norman Whitson Harbour City
1- 8 1s and 4s dance in and cast to 2nd/3rd place (2s and 3s step up/down); 1s+4s dance LH across
9-16 2s+1s also 4s+3s dance double Figs of 8 (2s cross down and 3s cross up, 1s dance up and 4s dance down to start)
17-24 All set, 1s+4s dance RH across ½ way; all set, 4s and 1s cross RH
25-32 2s+4s also 4s+3s dance Diamond Poussette. 2413
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
A Gift From Heaven was devised by Norman Whitson in memory of his daughter Shona.
It was danced at the Johnsonville SCD Club's tartan night on May 29, 2023.
The dance was taught by club tutor Rod Downey. Live music was by Strings Attached: Richard Hardie, Lynne Scott and Sharlene Penman.