100 Great Scottish Songs: Scotland's Best Loved Songs

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An irresistible ballad telling the true story of a young man who took his own life from the gothic voiced Scottish Music Award Breakthrough 2020 nominee who describes his subject as a "life of the party" character with so much to live for.

The Scots superstar enlisted Ed Sheeran as co-writer on this latest viral single from the upcoming album Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent which he has declared as "probably my favourite I've ever written". Arguably the most easily recognizable Scottish song is “Auld Lang Syne.” The song was written by Scottish poet Robert Burns in 1788 and has become synonymous with Scottish culture and heritage. saw a re-emergence of live music and festivals as Scotland looked to put the Covid pandemic way behind. As part of the search to find some of Scotland's best songs, we asked you on social media to tell us your favourites.It’s got drum and bass rhythms, prime Depeche Mode-style synths and fantastic vocals. "It’s a song that we’re very proud of and we hope you like it too," they said. The Scots-Swedish duo led by ex-Geneva singer Andrew Montgomery produce one of their most seductive four minutes yet. The Hidden World, the seductive seventh album featuring the golden larynx of innovative Edinburgh-born singer-songwriter, who is a classically trained double bass player, is a tantalising and sensual and yet still unsettling not-quite-three-minute melodic meditation underpinned by harp-like synths from another galaxy that just ends far too soon. Calvin's Number 1s are: Dance Wiv Me (with Dizzee Rascal & Chrome); I'm Not Alone; We Found Love (with Rihanna); Sweet Nothing (with Florence Welch); Under Control (with Alesso & Hurts); Summer; Blame (ft. John Newman); Feels (ft. Pharrell, Katy Perry & Big Sean); One Kiss (with Dua Lipa); Promises (with Sam Smith) and Miracle (with Ellie Goulding). The song was penned by Scottish journalist Clifford Leornard Clark “Cliff” Hanley. Since its creation, the song has become deeply ingrained in the country’s cultural heritage. This list will not be complete without including “Flower of Scotland.” Folk singer Roy Williamson of the folk group the Corries penned the song in the mid-1960s.

Fee fi fo fum, I smell the blood of an Englishman..." Magnificent bark at the moon offering from Glasgow four-piece punk combo who have shifted from poppy new wave to find their fire and have more in common with nu-metallers Deftones. And that is no bad thing. Summer” reached #1 on the UK Singles Chart, solidifying its success in the charts. The song’s infectious beats and energetic vibe make it a favorite among electronic and dance music fans. Scotland has given us captivating tunes that stood the test of time, from traditional ballads to modern hits. Even those who are not from this country will be familiar with some of those, especially ones that are played at New Year’s Eve celebrations or birthday parties. The perfect feel good hit from the singer with one of the most distinctive voices in the business. Paolo's Pencil Full of Lead perfectly captures that energy you only get from a great day when nothing can stop you.

CD 1 A rousing CD of Anthems including, A Scottish Soldier, Scotland The Brave, Highland Cathedral, The Dark Island and many more.

This includes a "I lost control and I liked it" vocal hook that will no doubt make for the perfect call and response live. Ivor Cutler is a self-described "oblique musical philosopher" who gained the unlikeliest of cult followings following his appearance in The Beatles 'Magical Mystery Tour' in 1967. In "Life in a Scotch Sitting Room #2 Episode 11" Cutler recounts the depressing years he spent growing up in the Scottish countryside which inspired many of his songs. Accompanied by his trademark Harmonium, Ivor's storytelling is bleak, hilarious and deeply touching all at the same time. The absurd nature of his songs only emphasises the fact that he was clearly a deeply troubled man. He is a Scottish national treasure that will be forever missed. Post moderation is undertaken full-time 9am-6pm on weekdays, and on a part-time basis outwith those hours.

Inspired standout art-synth journey that ebbs and flows in unexpected ways from the Edinburgh-based artist aka Callum Govan's super debut EP, The Powers and the Ways of Altruistic Love. The Scots production due topped the UK charts with this original retro disco workout based on I Can't Stop (Turning You On) from 1970s soul band Silk's album Midnight Dancer. This is the best of the remixes - which added some Ibiza 2022 fairy dust. This is a playful, hypnotic instrumental from the cunning wandering Glasgow producer which is the aural equivalent ofTalking Heads being force fed psychedelic electro and tribal music. Scottish postman-turned-singer Nathan Evans has taken the internet by storm with his rendition of the sea shanty “Wellerman.” It went viral on social media, especially TikTok, and catapulted him to stardom. One of the quintessential songs for Scots is “Scotland the Brave,” performed by Robert Wilson. This powerful patriotic anthem is often considered one of the unofficial national anthems of Scotland.

It is a mix of the known, little known and the unknown, leftfield and mainstream, immediate pop anthems and challenging (very) experimental projects. Originally released in 2020, this earworm has found a new lease of life on the Glasgow’s electro-glam popsters second and apparently last album.Irresisible collage of uplifting piano-led chillhop from the mysterious Glasgow producer who conspires to make classic-sounding lo-fi and ambient epics.