Dougie MacLean, OBE (born 27 September 1954 in Dunblane) is a Scottish singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Described by critic Craig Harris in AllMusic as "one of Scotland's premier singer-songwriters", MacLean's most famous pieces include "The Gael", from his 1990 album The Search, which was adapted by Trevor Jones as the main theme to The Last of the Mohicans (1992); and "Caledonia", from his first album. The latter has been covered by numerous popular singers and groups, and called Scotland's unofficial national anthem.
Origins
To support himself in the 1970s, MacLean was a driver for Doc Watson and Merle Watson during their tour around Europe. He maintained a friendship afterward and has appeared at Merlefest.
His career started with a traditional band, The Tannahill Weavers, in 1976. In the early 1980s, he was briefly part of Silly Wizard.
Solo career
His solo career started in 1981 and since then he has recorded numerous albums. He plays multiple instruments, including guitar, violin, mandola, viola, bouzouki, banjo and bass as well as being a singer and composer.
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It Fascinates Me · Dougie MacLean
Craigie Dhu
Released on: 1983-06-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
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published: 08 Nov 2014
Dougie MacLean - Live 71
published: 30 Jan 2021
Gin I Were A Baron's Heir
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Gin I Were A Baron's Heir · Dougie MacLean
Craigie Dhu
Released on: 1983-06-01
Writer, Composer: Trad. Arr. Douglas Menzies MacLean
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published: 09 Nov 2014
It Fascinates Me by Bart van Beveren
published: 23 Jun 2014
Family of the Mountains
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Family of the Mountains · Dougie MacLean
Whitewash
Released on: 1990-03-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
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published: 09 Nov 2014
Seanair's Song
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Seanair's Song · Dougie MacLean
Craigie Dhu
Released on: 1983-06-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
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published: 08 Nov 2014
Dougie Maclean - High Flying Seagull
From His 1983 Craigie Dhu
published: 13 Mar 2014
Ready For The Storm
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Ready For The Storm · Dougie MacLean
Craigie Dhu
Released on: 1983-06-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
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published: 08 Apr 2016
Kelphope Glen
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Kelphope Glen · Dougie MacLean
Singing Land
Released on: 1985-10-01
Writer, Composer: Trad. Arr. Douglas Menzies MacLean
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published: 08 Nov 2014
Another Time
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Another Time · Dougie MacLean
Resolution
Released on: 2011-05-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
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It Fascinates Me · Dougie MacLean
Craigie Dhu
Released on: 1983-06-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
A...
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It Fascinates Me · Dougie MacLean
Craigie Dhu
Released on: 1983-06-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
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It Fascinates Me · Dougie MacLean
Craigie Dhu
Released on: 1983-06-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
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Gin I Were A Baron's Heir · Dougie MacLean
Craigie Dhu
Released on: 1983-06-01
Writer, Composer: Trad. Arr. Dougla...
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Gin I Were A Baron's Heir · Dougie MacLean
Craigie Dhu
Released on: 1983-06-01
Writer, Composer: Trad. Arr. Douglas Menzies MacLean
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Gin I Were A Baron's Heir · Dougie MacLean
Craigie Dhu
Released on: 1983-06-01
Writer, Composer: Trad. Arr. Douglas Menzies MacLean
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Family of the Mountains · Dougie MacLean
Whitewash
Released on: 1990-03-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLe...
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Family of the Mountains · Dougie MacLean
Whitewash
Released on: 1990-03-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
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Family of the Mountains · Dougie MacLean
Whitewash
Released on: 1990-03-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
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Seanair's Song · Dougie MacLean
Craigie Dhu
Released on: 1983-06-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
Aut...
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Seanair's Song · Dougie MacLean
Craigie Dhu
Released on: 1983-06-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
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Seanair's Song · Dougie MacLean
Craigie Dhu
Released on: 1983-06-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
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Ready For The Storm · Dougie MacLean
Craigie Dhu
Released on: 1983-06-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean...
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Ready For The Storm · Dougie MacLean
Craigie Dhu
Released on: 1983-06-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
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Ready For The Storm · Dougie MacLean
Craigie Dhu
Released on: 1983-06-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
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Kelphope Glen · Dougie MacLean
Singing Land
Released on: 1985-10-01
Writer, Composer: Trad. Arr. Douglas Menzies M...
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Kelphope Glen · Dougie MacLean
Singing Land
Released on: 1985-10-01
Writer, Composer: Trad. Arr. Douglas Menzies MacLean
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Kelphope Glen · Dougie MacLean
Singing Land
Released on: 1985-10-01
Writer, Composer: Trad. Arr. Douglas Menzies MacLean
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Another Time · Dougie MacLean
Resolution
Released on: 2011-05-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
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Another Time · Dougie MacLean
Resolution
Released on: 2011-05-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
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Another Time · Dougie MacLean
Resolution
Released on: 2011-05-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
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It Fascinates Me · Dougie MacLean
Craigie Dhu
Released on: 1983-06-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
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Gin I Were A Baron's Heir · Dougie MacLean
Craigie Dhu
Released on: 1983-06-01
Writer, Composer: Trad. Arr. Douglas Menzies MacLean
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Family of the Mountains · Dougie MacLean
Whitewash
Released on: 1990-03-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
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Seanair's Song · Dougie MacLean
Craigie Dhu
Released on: 1983-06-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
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Ready For The Storm · Dougie MacLean
Craigie Dhu
Released on: 1983-06-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
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Kelphope Glen · Dougie MacLean
Singing Land
Released on: 1985-10-01
Writer, Composer: Trad. Arr. Douglas Menzies MacLean
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Another Time · Dougie MacLean
Resolution
Released on: 2011-05-01
Writer, Composer: Douglas Menzies MacLean
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Dougie MacLean, OBE (born 27 September 1954 in Dunblane) is a Scottish singer-songwriter, composer, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Described by critic Craig Harris in AllMusic as "one of Scotland's premier singer-songwriters", MacLean's most famous pieces include "The Gael", from his 1990 album The Search, which was adapted by Trevor Jones as the main theme to The Last of the Mohicans (1992); and "Caledonia", from his first album. The latter has been covered by numerous popular singers and groups, and called Scotland's unofficial national anthem.
Origins
To support himself in the 1970s, MacLean was a driver for Doc Watson and Merle Watson during their tour around Europe. He maintained a friendship afterward and has appeared at Merlefest.
His career started with a traditional band, The Tannahill Weavers, in 1976. In the early 1980s, he was briefly part of Silly Wizard.
Solo career
His solo career started in 1981 and since then he has recorded numerous albums. He plays multiple instruments, including guitar, violin, mandola, viola, bouzouki, banjo and bass as well as being a singer and composer.
Is there for honest poverty That hangs his head and a' that The coward slave we pass him by We dare be poor for a' that For a' that and a' that Our toils obscure and a' that The rank is but the guinea's stamp The man's the gowd for a' that What though on hamely fare we dine Wear hodden grey and a' that? Gie fools their silks and knaves their wine A man's a man for a' that For a' that and a' that Their tinsel show and a' that The honest man though e'er sae poor Is king o' men for a' that Ye see yon birkie ca'd a lord Wha struts and stares and a' that Though hundreds worship at his word He's but a cuif for a' that For a' that and a' that His riband star and a' that The man o' independent mind He looks and laughs at a' that A prince can mak a belted knight A marquis duke and a' that But an honest man's aboon his might Gude faith he mauna fa' that For a' that and a' that Their dignities and a' that The pith o' sense and pride o' worth Are higher ranks than a' that Then let us pray that come it may As come it will for a' that That sense and worth o'er a' the earth May bear the gree and a' that For a' that and a' that It's coming yet for a' that That man to man the world o'er Shall brothers be for a' that