From Donald Wilson
I was upset by the bad press given to Scottish country dancing by Roger Malton (14 February, p 55).
This type of dancing should certainly not be high impact, nor cause any twisting if done in proper light shoes on a suitable floor. It is in fact very healthy exercise for both mind and body with a large “feel-good” factor, and very few resultant injuries.
I started Scottish country dancing nearly 60 years ago and recently held a ball to celebrate my 80th birthday. Most of the dancers were not young, but they were certainly all fit and energetic.
Coton, Cambridgeshire, UK
