Edinburgh's top 10 greatest music acts of all time - from Idlewild to Bay City Rollers

The 10 best bands and music artists who came from Edinburgh – from the Proclaimers to Bay City Rollers

Although Glasgow is widely regarded as the hotbed of musical talent in Scotland, Edinburgh has long produced some of the country’s finest musicians, including the world’s greatest ever tartan-clad band.

From rock and pop, to folk and hip-hop, talented Edinburgh musicians have headlined festivals, topped the charts and sold out large venues for years. Covering all musical genres, take a look at our best acts.