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.
Aberfeldy were formed by the singer-songwriter Riley Briggs in Edinburgh in 2002. The band is named after the Scottish town where Riley's granddad had a caravan. The indie-pop act released three albums between 2004 and 2010, with their biggest hit UK single Love Is an Arrow released in 2005. Pictured are band Members L-R Chris Bradley, Kenneth McIntosh, Riley Briggs (lead singer) Murray Briggs, Kirsten Adamson and Poppy Ackroyd. Photo by Ian Georgeson. Photo: Ian Georgeson
Saint Jude's Infirmary are a Scottish indie band originally from Fife but now based in Edinburgh. Fans of the band include Ian Rankin and Jack Vettriano both of whom appear on the band's second, and last album 'This Has Been the Death of Us' released on 19 October 2009, on the 7th Realm of Teenage Heaven label. They are pictured recreating Vettriano's 'Singing Butler' portrait. The band's debut album 'Happy Healthy Lucky Month' was released on SL Records in 2007. Photo: Michael Hughes