Edinburgh music: 10 incredible albums to come out of Auld Reekie - from Young Fathers to the Proclaimers

Edinburgh artists have taken the music world by storm over the years - from the Bay City Rollers to Shirley Manson making their mark.

And while the art of the studio album may have lost its former value in the streaming era, there is still no greater pleasure for a music fan than listening to an LP from back to front. We sought about creating a list of 10 great albums which have emerged from the Capital over the years.

Many of the artists named were born and bred in the city, while some bands have a link due to the origins of individual members.

Here are some of the best records to come out of Edinburgh.

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