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One of the great post war songwriters and the star of 'Pat Garrett and Billy The Kid'. A great humanitarian.

Colin Murray and Pat Nevin are joined by Craig Reid to discuss the creation of the song and it's journey to becoming an anthem and a phenomena, from 32.00. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0022svt

Tartan Talkers Collective - Highland Cathedral Never Give Up - CD Single - Out Now Tartan Talkers Collective Highland Cathedral Never Give Up "We’re both honoured to contribute to the Tartan Talkers campaign. Their work on helping to prevent suicide is really...

Released on 9th August All proceeds from the song go to the charity Tartan Talkers. Pre-order CD single Tartan Talkers CollectiveComposed by Michael Korb & Uli RoeverLyrics by Jackie Walls A special thanks to Michael Korb and Uli Roevers family for giving...

Features artists handpicked by Linda and co-producer son Terry Thompson to record a new collection of her songs. The Proclaimers sing Bonnie Lass.  Charlie - “it was a privilege to work with one of my musical heroes on such a beautiful song.” It's a fabulous record. A...

A Hibs man and a gentleman

Alas was one of our special guests last summer, opening for Big Top shows in Scotland. She had just moved over to Edinburgh from her hometown in the Mojave Desert to live and work in the UK. Alas has recorded an album Gravity of Gold and is launching her music career...

Great to see Linda's Proxy Music album release announced. An honour to have been asked to perform her beautiful song, Bonnie Lass. https://www.clashmusic.com/news/linda-thompson-announces-new-album-proxy-music/

Had a lot of enquiries as to how Charlie's recovery from ear inflammation has been. Glad to say, fully recovered and he and Craig recorded yesterday, chorus vocals for a forthcoming charity single release, more on all that soon.

Note: Someone is falsely impersonating Charlie on Facebook. The only presence Craig and Charlie have online is via the official The Proclaimers website, Facebook, Instagram and X sites. Also somebody is using the false email address theproclaimersmanagement@gmail.com...

Huge respect to the young men who were friends of Callam Coyle. Well done Tony, Alfie, Camryn, Finlay, Todd and all involved and who contributed. Post from Jackie Walls at www.tartantalkers.scot Tartan Talkers launched their first Hub in St Margaret's Church, Touch,...

A lovely guy and a great interviewer.

A Guid New Year to one and all. 2024 is off writing new songs with a view to being back out the following year. After 54 live shows on the Dentures Out Tour in 2022, 2023 saw a further 42 performances. Links below to live clips from the midst of a 5 week, 20 date tour...

A fantastic new production, directed by Elizabeth Newman with musical arrangements by David Shrubsole pitlochryfestivaltheatre.com/whats-on/sunshine-on-leith-2023/

Music legends leave their mark on the iconic Gibson J-45 acoustic guitar  Online auction launches Friday 29th September  No Strings Attached brings together some of the biggest names in music for a unique creative project, in partnership with Gibson Gives. Over...

Delighted that the evening sold out straight away. Craig and Charlie are supporting the fantastic endeavours of Senga Chrighton who is organising the event, to help raise funds for these two tremendous charities who support children with cancer. Her son Kieran in 2018...

The Hibernian Community Foundation is auctioning a signed Proclaimers guitar in support of the local Ukrainian community! Funds raised through the auction will allow the Foundation to employ a Ukrainian Speaking Activities Coordinator, who will create opportunities...

Charlie in chat prior to Swansea show cancellation https://www.buzzmag.co.uk/charlie-reid-the-proclaimers-interview-40-years-swansea-arena/

Sadly with Charlie having just suffered voice loss linked to having a perforated eardrum, it has been further diagnosed that he cannot perform over the next few weeks and accordingly The Proclaimers have had to cancel their following performances. August 16 Belfast...

A towering talent in musical culture

Congratulations to Hannah Martin, the staff and students at Grange Academy Kilmarnock and the great Scottish state education system https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/11067801/i-set-record-fot-most-advanced-highers-in-scotland/

It is with great regret that The Proclaimers have had to cancel their performances this weekend as Charlie has had voice loss linked to having a perforated eardrum.    Wickham Festival have moved their Stage 2 headliner Eric Bibb to Stage 1 and have secured The Dhol...

Action Aid is a charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. Their dedicated local staff are changing the world with women and girls. They are committed to ending violence and fighting poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they...

A brilliant festival experience on our first Latitude. Huge thanks to fantastic crowd and a pleasure to appear at.

An absolute pleasure and a privilege  to visit Macaulay College outside Stornoway today and meet with  the wonderful pupils and staff on the community farm doing amazing work helping those with additional support needs to enrich their working and social lives.

A Very Happy 18th Birthday to Kieran Crighton a great young man who we had the pleasure of meeting in Kilmarnock last year.

You can sign up to support and participate in MoonWalk Scotland on Saturday 9th September, a fantastic campaign in its 25th year of uniting against breast cancer. www.walkthewalk.org #MoonWalkScot.

What a way to end the run of 4 Big Top shows in Scotland, a Saturday night at Queens Park and a magnificent boisterous 6,000 Glasgow crowd. A huge thank you to everyone who came along. Immense gratitude goes out to the multitude of fantastic people behind the scenes...

Hot Press - Forest Fest Special - The Proclaimers: "I felt a real kinship with Ireland - I always have done" https://www.hotpress.com/music/forest-fest-special-the-proclaimers-i-felt-a-real-kinship-with-ireland-i-always-have-done-22975235

GLASGOW BIG TOP INFO Saturday 24 June Queens Park Recreation GroundGates open at 4.00pm The show is taking place in a big top tent at Queens Park Recreation Ground which is located on the east side of Queens Park near Cathcart Road. Do come early and avoid the rush as...

Thank you to all who came along to the Sunday show in Leith, as great and loud as Saturday. A quite memorable weekend and the concerts have been an absolute joy.   LEITH LINKS REVIEWS   The Scotsman The music of Craig and Charlie Reid remains a timeless evocation of...

Thank you Leith for a stunning and memorable first night on the Links

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A huge thanks to all who came along to Kelso Showground for a fabulous day and to our wonderful guests:Alas de LionaHamish Hawk and Admiral Fallow.

EDINBURGH LEITH LINKS SHOWS INFO Saturday 17th June & Sunday 18th Gates open at 4.00pm Do come early and avoid the rush as there will be wonderful catering on site with an artisan food village with picnic tables, coffee outlet, and full licensed bars open...