Best Scottish Bands 2023: The 25 of the best bands, singers and artist from Scotland ever
From Ultravox to the modern day artists such as Biffy Clyro and Lewis Capaldi, wherever you look, Scotland has made a significant impact on music in every decade.
However, deciding who is the best Scottish band, singer or artist of all time can be a real challenge. Our office debate failed to settle the argument, so we threw it out to our readers to pick their favourites.
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Over 2000 of you responded, with a number of talented musicians chosen as your favourite. We tallied up each vote to discover which act, according to you, is the best Scottish artists of all time.
However, deciding who is the best Scottish band, singer or artist of all time can be a real challenge. Our office debate failed to settle the argument, so we threw it out to our readers to pick their favourites.
5. The Bay City Rollers
The Bay City Rollers are a Scottish pop rock band known in the 1970s as the "tartan teen sensations from Edinburgh". Photo: Robin Jones
6. Texas
Fronted by Sharleen Spiteri, the Scottish alternative rock band from Glasgow are most famous for the song Black Eyed Boy. Photo: Steve Finn
7. Average White Band
Average White Band are a Scottish funk and R&B band that had a series of soul and disco hits between 1974 and 1980. Photo: Mychal Watts
8. Biffy Clyro
The Kilmarnock alternative rock band are best known for the song Mountains. Photo: AFP Contributor