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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 headline this weekend 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.
Get Tickets now for Oz Tour 2010
We are all getting excited about the upcoming trip to Australia. 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 should be a wonderful tour. Though Dougie and Jenny will be leaving in a couple of weeks, the whole of our Butterstone team will be meeting up at Ararat Lodge for the 3 x Colo Celtic Concerts. I have just added some accommodation suggestions for those who need a place to stay near Colo River.
Clunie Concerts 2010- Tickets on sale...but not for long!
We are again organising 3 Clunie concerts at Easter (Fri 2nd, Sat 3rd and Sun 4th April 2010). Saturday night is already sold out so get tickets for Friday or Sunday very soon! You can buy online CLICK HERE or book by phoning Dougie's office with your credit card on 01350 724281 (Mon- Fri between 11am and 6pm...from 2nd Dec) For more information CLICK HERE
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.
The Perthshire Amber Festival 2010
The dates for this year's festival are Friday 29th October - Sunday 7th November 2010. Following the enormous success of the 2009 festival this year's festival should be even more exciting! We welcome visitors from far and near as well as locals to join us for part or all of this special event... we are already working on the new programme and website which should be launched in late February! Tickets will be on sale from 4pm (UK time) on Tuesday 6th April 2010.
Check out www.perthshireamber.com
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!
For fuller story Click here
Dougie Appears in "The Broons"!!
To see the full story and cartoon click here.