From the notes: "Maarten van der Giessen's life was lived in three worlds; in Nederland, where he was born; in Australia, where he spent the latter three quarters of his life and in the world of Scottish Country Dancing. He was for a time Secretary of the Melbourne & District Branch of the Society, as well as being an occasional relief teacher. He was a friend to many and always courteous on and off the dance floor."

The symbolism of the dance is given as:  
1-16: Travelling south with partner.  
17-20: A brief return to the "old" country.  
21-28: Visiting friends and relatives.  
29-32: Going back home to Melbourne.  