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Mourners honour ‘political genius’ Alex Salmond at Edinburgh service

Family and friends gathered for speeches and musical performances from the Proclaimers and Dougie MacLean

The Guardian - UK

Swinney and Brown at memorial service for ‘giant of a man’ Alex Salmond

The former prime minister and current Scottish First Minister were among the congregation at a memorial service in Edinburgh on St Andrew’s Day.

Evening Standard

Proclaimers to perform at Alex Salmond memorial service

The special service at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on Saturday will be streamed live.

The Independent UK

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Alex Salmond memorial order of service published – with Proclaimers set to perform

THE details of the public memorial service for former first minister Alex Salmond have been announced – and include live performances from both…

The National (Scotland)

Linda Thompson: Proxy Music review – rueful songs of love and ageing with an all-star cast

The extended Thompson clan, the Proclaimers and Rufus Wainwright are among those lending their voices to a moving set from a folk great

The Guardian - UK

Scottish golfer Robert MacIntyre leads Ryder Cup teammates in 500 Miles singalong

SCOTTISH golfer Robert MacIntyre was filmed leading a singalong to a classic Proclaimers song following Europe’s win at the Ryder Cup.

The National (Scotland)

Mouth of the Tyne performers, timings and site rules as July 6-9 festival gets set for Tynemouth launch

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Edinburgh Proclaimers fans form makeshift camp as they belt out Sunshine on Leith

Performing in the Big Top on Sunday, Leith is in for a treat with many residents around the area pointing out they could hear The Proclaimers from their homes on Saturday.

Edinburgh Live

Proclaimers turn gig into Scotland party as iconic duo belt out Tartan Army cover after Oslo glory night

Fans in Edinburgh gave it everything as they sang Baccara's "Yes Sir, I can Boogie" at the Leith duo's concert after Scotland game.

Daily Record

David Moyes dances to The Proclaimers classic in jubilant West Ham celebrations after Conference League

Hammers boss celebrates with squad in brilliant dressing room scenes

Evening Standard

Full line-up for Mouth of The Tyne Festival confirmed featuring Siouxsie Sioux, Paul Heaton and The Proclaimers

The event, which runs from July 6-9, will also include performances from street entertainers and a parade

Chronicle Live

The Proclaimers to open Mouth of the Tyne Festival in July with tickets on sale soon

Festival announces that Scottish favourites The Proclaimers have added a special Tynemouth date to their summer tour, with tickets going on sale this Friday

Chronicle Live

Green MSP backs Proclaimers after legendary band are removed from Coronation playlist

Ross Greer told the Record that "no band should be made to go cap in hand to the Royals".

Daily Record

The Proclaimers removed from government coronation playlist ‘due to republican views’

‘I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)’ initially featured on culture department’s playlist

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Proclaimers song removed from king’s coronation playlist over anti-royal views

Scottish band’s classic I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) initially included among official celebration songs

Daily Mirror

The Proclaimers song removed from Coronation playlist over 'anti-monarchy' views

The Proclaimers' hit I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) was initially included in King Charles' Coronation playlist for the historic event next month, which was provided by the UK government

Daily Record

The Proclaimers song removed from Coronation playlist over 'anti-royal' views

Craig and Charlie Reid's hit I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) had been included in the UK Government compilation also featuring Queen, David Bowie, The Beatles, and Tom Jones.

The National (Scotland)

Proclaimers removed from coronation playlist after anti-monarchy National interview

Charlie Reed was scathing in his assessment of the Royal Family during his interview with The National - and the band were removed from the playlist

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Daily Record

13 vintage Soccer AM moments from Scott Brown's mankini to Ally McCoist's off camera patter

Reports state that Soccer AM is set to disappear from our screens after 28 years.

Daily Record

Spotify streams of Proclaimers hit 500 miles generates £3m revenue boost

And the fan favourite is the hit that keeps on giving, with it racing back up the UK charts in 2007 when they re-recorded it for UK’s Comic Relief charity telethon.

Belfast Live

Custom House Square: The Proclaimers announce biggest Belfast headline show to date

The duo will perform at CHSq 2023 this summer

Daily Record

Scots boy who battled rare cancer raises £10k for charity with help from The Proclaimers

Kieran and his mum Senga hosted the Warrior's Ball back in September 2022 after his three-year long cancer battle.

The Independent UK

Terry Hall remembered as ‘an inspiration and a lovely fella’ by musical peers

Madness led tributes to Hall on Tuesday, alongside Ian Brown, The Proclaimers and Shane MacGowan.

Evening Standard

Wychwood Festival 2023: Who’s performing and how to get tickets

The family-friendly, award-winning Wychwood Festival has announced its top acts for 2023

The Guardian - UK

‘Something for everybody’: Dua Lipa joins Margaret Atwood on Hay festival 2023 lineup

Pop star and Booker prize winner will both appear at the literary festival in Wales next year along with rock duo the Proclaimers and poet laureate Simon Armitage

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