The Proclaimers - Streets of Edinburgh (Official Video)

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Born in Edinburgh’s Eastern General and living in the city until the age of eight and returning to live there from the age of 18, there’s no doubt Craig and Charlie Reid regard the capital as home.
The most poignant song from their new album ‘Angry Cyclist’, Streets of Edinburgh is a tribute to the city. It sings from the heart about what the capital and the people they have known over the years, mean to them.

“Folk have been asking about that song – were you waiting to write it?” said Craig, who didn’t want it to be sentimental. “It wasn’t like that at all. Sometimes when you get a completed tune it takes weeks and weeks and weeks to get the lyrics. This time I got the tune, then the lyrics just kind of fell out. It didn’t take very long. I hadn’t been thinking about the city or anything like that. I just kind of wrote about my feelings towards it and experiences.”

The accompanying video was written and directed by Rianne White who, as well as directing the band’s recent Angry Cyclist video, is renowned for her work with the likes of Young Fathers (‘Lord’ video). It acts as a sequel to the Angry Cyclist video, offering a new visual perspective of humanity. Contrasting from the high intensity movement and environment, Rianne wanted to focus on the freedom of unplugging and looking up and outward. It includes a subtle continuity of established faces found in Angry Cyclist within the Streets of Edinburgh. Conceptually the video explores experiencing the space and rhythm laced around the seven hills that Edinburgh sits on. Working with each hill as a centre point, the video navigates neighbourhoods influenced by reflection and distinctive architecture. In short, it’s a love letter to Edinburgh.
********************************************************************* “with its Everly’s-style harmonies, heart tugging epic Streets of Edinburgh is a thoroughfare classic to rival those of Messrs Rafferty and McTell.” MOJO

“a gorgeously eloquent paean to their birthplace (Depending on your viewpoint this place is blessed or cursed), as immediate and affecting as Letter From America or Sunshine On Leith.” RECORD COLLECTOR

“Streets of Edinburgh is as good a song as you’ll ever hear about the nostalgic resonance of a hometown.” THE TELEGRAPH

“Streets of Edinburgh is a beautifully heartfelt homage to their home town.” THE TIMES “A touching, grandiose, string heavy paean to their home town.“ CLASSIC POP

“there is definitely no need to second guess Streets of Edinburgh, an emotional tribute to the Scottish capital, powerful in its simplicity.” THE SCOTSMAN

“Streets of Edinburgh is a paean to their home city as beautiful as Sunshine On Leith itself.” THE YORK PRESS

“Streets of Edinburgh, is a sentimental look at the city The Proclaimers call home. The living and the ghosts that inhabit the memories of the writers give meaning to the stones and concrete. “An air of sordid passion, a look of dirty grace. But not right in your face. It’s not that kind of place” might not be Visit Scotland’s preferred description of the country’s capital city, but the song is a firm candidate for the duo’s next anthemic tune.” LOUDER THAN WAR

“With lungs as full and as open as ever on ‘Streets of Edinburgh’, the Reid’s’ emotionally charged outlook is apparent as they locate themselves and their souls in a place and time.” GIGSLUTZ
“a new Scots anthem” DAILY RECORD

[fulryan]

I was a bus driver in Edinburgh from the 90s until 2023 this song really resonates with me, ive seen so many changes in Edinburgh not all for the better (Edinburgh council get a grip next to no toilets in the capital)and long story short i pick up one of the proclaimers on the number 10, always very polite happy to talk to folk on the bus about the amazing song catalogue they have especially during the festival so patient with people they are what i would call true gentleman artists.
To all the tourists over the years ive so enjoyed taking you all over Edinburgh thanks for making my job a a pleasure.

[paulk]

Played this at my mother's funeral - born and raised in Edinburgh - Hibs fan too - not a dry eye in the house - thank you for writing such a beautiful song

[TheFabFoo]

My dad was born and bred in Edinburgh for almost 40 years and has been living in Canada since 1996. He watched this video the other day and it made him so homesick.

My original plan was to move back to edinburgh( I lived there till I was 6) but I met an English girl while working on ships for two years so now I'm stuck England lol....

Will get her up there eventually, wish me luck... 😁😉

[Duchu]

I am just a simple, Polish guy, who lived in Edinburgh for over a year and I can say one thing - this city is my second home place .. I miss Edinburgh and Scotland so much ...

[clmannheimer]

My mum is from Edinburgh. I went over when I was 7 to stay with my grandparents for a few months. That was before it was "cool" to be Scottish (pre Braveheart) and mum had my first kilt made for me at 5 yrs old. My friends hadn't even heard of Scotland! I went back to visit relos, after my grandparents passed, when I was 17. I haven't been since the '90's. I grew up in NYC but my heart is in Edinburgh. I'm now a mum and I can't wait to show my daughter her roots! This song is everything.

[billyfibrox]

Sitting at my desk on my tea break at work in Australia with a lump in my throat and a tear in my eye, God am I home sick.
What a beautiful song guys, I am coming home to where I belong. 💙😭💙

[normski]

Heading home to Edinburgh on the train from dirty old London listening to this great song. How lucky am I.

[williamballantyne]

Just found this song by accident I was born in Edinburgh but brought up in the Scottish borders live in Kent now I think it is now time to come back home after 30 yrs well done guys brilliant song keep them coming

[kathryngrainger]

As one born and brought up in Edinburgh, but having lived all over the place since, this is such an evocative song...thanks guys, for your wonderful, heartfelt music x

[padraig]

As a born and bred 'weegie' I have to say this love song to 'auld reekie' is beautiful. Bravo boys.

[ivanhadzic]

I never felt more at home than I did in Edinburgh. I miss Scotland so much and I'm always planning my trip back. There is so much to see and to experience. There isn't a person I haven't told about the magic of Scotland

[J.Blackwater]

3rd generation Canadian and Scotland always feels like home to me. What a wonderful, beautiful, emotionally powerful feeling country. Slàinte Mhath!

[NancyLynn]

Thank you guys....I am full of emotion right now. My Nana, who left Edinburgh in 1926 and came to Canada, is still, to this day, the most courageous and wisest woman I have met in my lifetime (I'm 60 now). By the way, I saw you guys in London, Ontario Canada back in the late 80's. It was one of the best times of my life. God bless you both!

[whatthejim]

I’m watching this before seeing the Proclaimers in concert!😊☮️

[raybarrett]

Every time I hear this I cry, been away from home for 50 years but still consider Edinburgh (leith) home.

[danielsauntiejo]

I am Welsh and get up to Edinburgh as often as I can as I love it so much, I cannot describe the feeling I get knowing I am coming back, then walking up the ramp at Waverly and the city comes into view.... then how my heart hurts when I have to leave. This song made me cry as it totally sums up how I feel about her. Thank you xxx

[lesleyannlynch]

Im in tears..in the best way😢😊
Scotland found a new anthem. Thank you, Craig & Charlie💛💛

[maureennewman]

I miss my home town sooo much, it’s in my heart always .thank you for this song .One day my ashes will be scattered on Arthur’s Seat,

[Shye]

Another gem, they are absurdly underrated

[BrongaeneGriffin]

The Proclaimers have a way of evoking emotion like no one else. I can have chills up my spine listening to a song about a city I’ve never been to. How is that possible? I guess they make us feel the emotion as part of a collective consciousness, together as one world.