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Dougie MacLean is one of Scotland's most successful, respected and popular musicians.
Singer-Songwriter, Composer and 'magical' Performer, he is also a fine guitarist and fiddle player.
From his home base in Butterstone near Dunkeld in the beautiful Tay Valley in Perthshire Scotland, MacLean tours the world with his unique blend of lyrical, 'roots based' songwriting and instrumental composition. His moving song Caledonia and melody The Gael (used in The Last of the Mohicans) have been recorded by hundreds of artists and enjoyed by millions worldwide.
Buy CDs, DVDs, songbooks etc as well as Mp3 downloads direct from the artist's own site!
"...a Scottish phenomenon...with his exquisite guitar style, expressive voice and honest performance, his songs conjure up remarkably vivid imagery of our world"
(The Performing Songwriter, USA)
Photo by irene Young www.ireneyoungfoto.com
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Caledonia Hits The Headlines!!!
Caledonia hit the headlines when it was launched as the main star in the Homecoming Scotland 2009 TV advertising campaign.
Sir Sean Connery, Lulu, Brian Cox and Amy MacDonald are just a few of the Scottish stars appearing in the new television advert encouraging Scotland’s people to take part in next year’s Homecoming celebrations. As well as stars of song and screen, sporting heroes including Sam Torrance and Chris Hoy are also adding their voices to the campaign.
First Minister Alex Salmond said: “Caledonia is a song that resonates with Scots the world over. For those far away it is a reminder of strong bonds, full of the promise of return. That is what makes it the perfect anthem for our Year of Homecoming.
Great Interview with Dougie!
July 26 2010 - Author Susan Fraser King's interesting interview with Dougie is now available to be enjoyed Read More
New Dougie DVD Out Now!
We are excited to announce that the new DVD "Dougie MacLean Songmaker" is now available via Dougie's online store or by phone from +44 (0)1350 724281. Just for one month (til 19th July) you can request that your copy be dedicated and signed by Dougie. Tracks include: Feel so Near, Broken Wings, Talking with my Father, Caledonia, Ready for the Storm, Rescue Me, Marching Mystery, Holding Back and This Love Will Carry as well as the previously unreleased song Some Hearts. There are also Bonus "music videos" of Not Look Down and Following Another Time.
The Perthshire Amber Festival 2010
[Update- July 5th] The dates for this year's festival are Friday 29th October - Sunday 7th November 2010. Tickets are flying out the door! Following the enormous success of the 2009 festival this year's festival should be even more exciting! Great concert line-up...imaginative workshops, walks and talks...2 x SongBuses this year! We welcome visitors from far and near as well as locals to join us for part or all of this special event. www.perthshireamber.com You can visit the new website and plan your ticket purchasing. Tickets on sale online and by phone +44 (0) 1350 724281 NOW!
Australian Tour a great success!
Dougie and Jenny have just returned from Oz. With Dougie's first ever concert in Perth, Western Australia and 3 great festivals (Port Fairy, Brunswick and Katoomba) plus prestigious concerts in Judith Wright Centre in Brisbane and at the Sydney Opera House, it certainly was a wonderful tour. Ending at Ararat Lodge on the beautiful Colo River with the 'Colo Celtic' Concerts was an inspired decision...and many believe these intimate and very relaxed concerts should become an annual 'event'! Photos and news of the tour will be added to the website very soon.
Dougie wins 2009 Tartan Clef Award for "Caledonia"
Last year Dougie scooped the 2008 Folk Roots Trad Award at the prestigious Scottish music awards event. Read about this years wonderful award.
Dougie's performance of Caledonia at the Scottish Royal Variety Performance!
Just click here and if you are in the UK you can tune in to hi-lights of the performance on Thursday 8th October (screened on STV on Sunday 11th Oct). Dougie is half-way through Part 2!
"Caledonia" the whisky is bottled and on sale!
On Thursday 24th June the first bottling from the Inaugural Cask of the Edradour 1977 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky called Dougie MacLean's "Caledonia" happened at Scotland's smallest distillery near Pitlochry. Even before it's official launch the whisky has been in demand. Read More...A very special performance!
...with full orchestra at the Scottish Proms in Glasgow! Read review and have a look at photos...
Dougie performs Caledonia at Hampden!
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Dougie Appears in "The Broons"!!
To see the full story and cartoon click here.