Dougie MacLean in Concert

Dougie MacLean in Concert

Unique opportunity to catch one of Scotland's National musical treasures deliver an intimate and inspired performance at one of Dumfries & Galloway's best rural arts festivals.

Sunday, 14th July 2019 at 7:30pm – Doors open at 7:00pm
Newton Stewart Cinema

Event description


“Dougie MacLean is Scotland's pre-eminent singer-songwriter and a national musical treasure” (SingOut USA) who has developed a unique blend of lyrical, 'roots based' songwriting and instrumental composition.

He has built an international reputation as songwriter, composer and extraordinary performer which has led to concerts and festivals all over the world including New York's Carnegie Hall, Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall and London’s Festival Theatre. His ending of the Closing Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (with Kylie Minogue and Lulu) was viewed by over a billion people worldwide!

MacLean’s songs have been covered by hosts of artists, including Paolo Nutini, Amy MacDonald,Ronan Keating, Mary Black, Frankie Miller and Kathy Mattea.

His song “Caledonia” has become one of Scotland's most popular contemporary songs and his music has been used in films (eg Last of the Mohicans, T2 Trainspotting), TV Drama (eg BBC's A Mug's Game) and he’s been the subject of three BBC TV music documentaries.

Dougie has received numerous gold discs for album sales, two prestigious Tartan Clef Awards, a place in the Scottish Music Hall of Fame, a Lifetime Achievement Award from BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and an OBE in the New Year Honours list!


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