Album: The Cutter and the Clan by Runrig (1987)
Genre: Rock | Style: Folk | Mood: Gritty
Format: Album

Description: "The Cutter and the Clan" is the fifth album by Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig. It was originally released in 1987 on the bands own label, Ridge Records. It was the band's breakthrough album, taking them from cottage industry to the international stage. It was taken on board by Chrysalis Records as part of a 1987 major recording contract. Highlights include the song "An Ubhal as Àirde", which was later to become the first and only Scottish Gaelic language song to reach the UK Top 20, reaching #18 in 1995, and was used in an advert for Carlsberg lager.

Artist Background: Runrig are a Scottish Celtic rock group formed in Skye, in 1973 under the name 'The Run Rig Dance Band'. Since its inception, the band's line-up has included songwriters Rory Macdonald and Calum Macdonald. The current line-up also includes longtime members Malcolm Jones, Iain Bayne, and more recently, Bruce Guthro, and Brian Hurren. To date, the band has released thirteen studio albums, with a number of their songs sung in Scottish Gaelic. Initially formed as a three-piece dance band, which p... Part of the Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Folk style.

Music Scene: Part of the Isle of Skye, Scotland, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Folk style.

Tags: Rock, Folk, Gritty, 1980s, Album


"The Cutter and the Clan" is the fifth album by Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig. It was originally released in 1987 on the bands own label, Ridge Records. It was the band's breakthrough album, taking them from cottage industry to the international stage. It was taken on board by Chrysalis Records as part of a 1987 major recording contract. Highlights include the song "An Ubhal as Àirde", which was later to become the first and only Scottish Gaelic language song to reach the UK Top 20, reaching #18 in 1995, and was used in an advert for Carlsberg lager.

The Cutter and the Clan

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