ONE of Scotland’s best-known musicians is set to perform his 100th live online concert inside his old school.
Since lockdown began in March last year Dougie MacLean, who wrote Scotland’s anthem Caledonia, has performed live online concerts within the Old School attached to his home and studio in the tiny village of Butterstone, Perthshire. MacLean attended this very school as did his father in the 1930s.
MacLean said: “It’s heart-warming to know that what we began 17 months ago has been so internationally enjoyed and supported. When we started off, we thought it would be a good way to keep in touch with people isolating alone and struggling and it was also our way of saying a wee thank you to all the key workers. The reaction was overwhelming.”
The show takes place on August 21 at 9pm and tickets can be bought at dougiemacleanlive.com
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