Caledonia Best presents Caledonia

Since Caledonia Best's first TV advert aired across Scotland in December 2012, we've had an overwhelming response to its soundtrack featuring Anderson, McGinty, Webster, Ward and Fisher's new version of Dougie MacLean's Caledonia. MacLean himself is also a fan of the rising Scottish band's fresh and vibrant interpretation of his hugely popular hit, so we brought the artists together for an exclusive collaboration on this much-loved classic.
Discover what happened when the legendary singer-songwriter and the hotly-tipped Dundee five-piece united for a recording session at MacLean's home in the Perthshire countryside, presented by Caledonia Best.
#caledoniabest

[@marckelly1984]

I'm Irish I've only ever met one Scottish man in tenerife about 6 years ago he had a bald head built like a bull tattooed from head to toe. He walked straight up to me and my girlfriend and ask where we were from when I told him Ireland he wrapped his arm around my neck pulled me into his chest and shouted in my ear we're f##king celts boy don't you forget it. I had the best week with that man every time he met us out he was an absolute gentleman. Moral is never judge a book by the cover and Scottish and Irish people are not that far apart in our culture and values

[@markalexander6517]

Caledonia by Dougie MacClean was my father"s favorite songs. We would often listen to Caledonia while we shared a dram, sailing the Great Lakes in the USA. He was a proud Scot by birth. Slainte mhath! Thank you Mr. MacClean for this song.

[@emilsonlim8240]

I'm not Scottish nor a Celt. I feel this music and cry when I hear and watch it. I keep it inside my heart and soul. Like Dick Gaughan songs and ITM music

[@TheBlueskyson]

Em, keep it inside, but also let it loose on the world.

[@mauroberni503]

Best song. Greetings from Italy 🇮🇹 ❤

[@jamesdolan4042]

Dougie MacLean is so very generous with this very wonderful love song to Scotland.

[@BreatheDJOY]

Awe! Be steal me 💚~ Beautiful 🎶Blessings 🙏🏼 Thank You ! 🎶🕊

[@dmfub2348]

And I thought only us Irish were the masters of such sessions. Fair play to you. Beautiful.

[@garryandrew1312]

What an incredible talent this man has love his songs and his voice

[@CharlotteRyerson]

So beautiful! This is sad and happy, warm and cold, old and young. And deeper than all that put together.

[@TheBlueskyson]

Charlotte. love that! Go well.

[@leslie2760]

It's such a wonderful song. And lovely to hear several voices singing the lead parts... but OMG. Dougie's voice is so distinctive. You can't miss it.

[@robertstirling1861]

I think sometimes you forget where you come from, and what shapes your outlook in life. I've travelled and I've seen different ways of life and cultures, and while I think they all are awesome in their own different ways, and they can all influence your vision of life, sometimes what's best in you is staring you right in the face. That's because it comes from the country that makes you, you! I will always travel far from home, however what I am is because I am Scottish, and Scotland I thank you! This song reminds me of who I am and Mr McLean, I thank you!

[@nakyer]

Robert... His last name is "MacLean".

[@russellhamilton8957]

Come home for the next independence vote Robert, it will be soon. Come and watch your country gain it's freedom

[@donnyfan9]

I've never forgotten my Airdrie roots, fortunately I don't have far to travel ower the border 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@pickettstrings]

This is a beautiful song that wraps around your heart. Dougie MacLean is like a proud father as he shares his baby with this passionate group of musicians. Love it. xx

[@scotiamccombie5486]

Dougie's Caledonia has allus remained the best - but this is so glorious. Beautific.

[@TheBlueskyson]

Brill. Fisher has been seen in London waiting tables. Understandable....good luck bruh. Keep going

[@johnoconnor4623]

Sometimes I fall asleep humming this song and also wake up hearing it. Wonderful stuff and the song is just brilliant. I am in Ireland and love this song

[@JamboInDaWild]

The Noise Of Scotland !

[@Joachim7889]

One of the best songs I ever heard!

[@JadeLeeSG]

I'm not a Scot but I love Scotland and I miss her every single day since the day I left. "Let me tell you that I love you, that I think about you all the time. Caledonia, you're calling me..." 💞💓💕💗

[@scotland638]

@Jade Lee Haste Ye Back.

[@raymondbedborough8522]

Best version from the writer himself Love the Celtic Nations.

[@ianharper3519]

Absolute superb , I cant stop crying when I hear it.

[@arrongreechan678]

Love this song, makes me proud to be Scottish

[@paulyoung4781]

Absolutely even though I'm from Aberdeen haha

[@wirwerdenverarscht]

Proud of what?

[@Andrew-on7oe]

@@wirwerdenverarscht our country idiot.........

[@MrStevieboy49]

Marvellous song, sung and played brilliantly! Thanks, guys.

[@hirosatoh3355]

Truly magical combination of musical talent here! Love this!

[@BarbBare]

it never gets old and no matter done alone or with a group it's still one of my all time favourites and makes me miss my family and the hamelands so much,

[@stuartfeen9236]

The best national anthem in the world. America should have one like this if our democracy survives.

[@dlittlester]

One of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.

[@jerseycelt]

Dougie MacLean - Genius, fully deserving of BBC Lifetime award

[@mairemorris2285]

Wonderful to hear any time with its nostalgia ever cropping up..the heart yearning will always find utterance -it’s in our nature..and seldom have I felt that as beautifully expressed in song as with Dougie and friends! Máire Morris

[@olivermoynihan9804]

Love it...I wish I was sitting in the background sipping a beer listening to these fine musicians

[@MACSPORRON]

always come back to listen to this version ... its fantastic

[@Bruce-1956]

Now 65, left 41 years ago, no matter which passport I have I'm Scottish.

[@TheBlueskyson]

you going back to live Bruce?

[@Bruce-1956]

@@TheBlueskyson what?

[@TheBlueskyson]

@@Bruce-1956 back to Scotland

[@Bruce-1956]

@@TheBlueskyson no i have nothing to go back for. My life and grandchildren are in the EU.

[@TheBlueskyson]

@@Bruce-1956 Nice man. I love Europe. I want to move to Portugal soon.

[@francespower4631]

Love this man.A superb singer,songwriter and musician

[@theR1der]

Bring a tear to a glass eye

[@Althor33]

But I'm steady thinking my way is clear, And I know What I will do tomorrow, When hands have shaken, and kisses flown, Then I will disappear... Exactly how I feel right now. Could not be more on the spot. Caledonia....I will see you soon. Slàinte!

[@TheBlueskyson]

Great lyric and top performance. Dougy's smile says it all. Good job boys. love the groove change.

[@MikieBhoy67]

P.S adds to the million reasons that I am proud to be Scottish and Dundoanian

[@paulyoung4781]

Aberdonion here mate truly with you Scots!!!

[@hamishmackay5528]

Brings a tear to my eye, I lived in SAfrica and know exactly how he felt.

[@jsmyth024]

KZbin's algorithm is getting better! I listened to this song for the first time about an hour ago, and it's been nonstop Caledonia ever since. I'm certainly not complaining!

[@jsmyth024]

And the chills have been nearly nonstop....

[@sykurcar]

Opens up my heart and longing for being there! Lovely!

[@martinn1071]

this is perfect !! so so beautiful !!! I'm setting this on an eternal loop here !

[@PatriciaRossi]

What a joy is to be able to sing or play an instrument, I bet that you never feel alone...

[@ZoeBarrie]

oooh total goosebumps - pure brilliance!! Thank you all - LOVE it!!!

[@tonylennon7979]

In my mind it's the best version of Caledonia sung by Dougie himself. the tempo and backing group all superb.

[@sherrieking3960]

Beautiful rendition, Dougie. I hope to have a canine freestyle routine for me & my Sheltie to this someday. Perfect!

[@stuinperth]

Please Please release this, its so beutiful,Iove the intimacy you have captured and th way it feels that Dougie is sharing his knowledge with the next generation. Good luck guy, you wil go far

[@jeff61177]

oh boy.....the tears are flowing.....just friggen brilliant, what a lovely song!

[@juttakoch7527]

Schon ganz lange eines meiner Lieblingslieder und jetzt weiß ich endlich, wer es geschrieben hat! Thank you!

[@takamine9377]

Brillant..........

[@JoMoMoss]

Best version I've heard to date!

[@ghostpiper1]

Fantastic !! Great to see Dougie helping the lads out with this amazing song. Well done guys, hope to see a lot more from you. All The best.

[@ZackBeck]

Best version yet!! Now I want Gavin's hat! Poor Dougie had the flu when this was made. Still the best singer ever.

[@harrybhoy3935]

This is the anthem for every exiled Scot

[@shariuno]

Every person, everyone who has ever had a home, given it up, and then reclaimed it.

[@Johnniebhoy83]

Bigger than every *exiled* #Scot. I believe and FEEL it even makes those IN Scotland (like myself) miss the place. This is a special country, a special people. I don't speak for everyone, only myself and my own experience... this.. is.. beautiful. #AlbaGuBrath 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✌️

[@michelabrandi7467]

Viva la Scozia!!! 💗

[@dominickelly6259]

The absolute bollocks, pure nectar

[@kevinoneill978]

brilliant song great performance makes an old scot very proud and happy.

[@gksmithlcw]

BEAUTIFUL.

[@motomat2]

Brings a tear .

[@deniserb4754]

So beautiful! Best among the best!

[@j.spottedhorse8939]

Beautiful..

[@mvaatstra]

Very nice, I love Scotland and the people so much.

[@banfileno5622]

Dougie! I love your songs! I'm a fan! And love Scotland I travelled years ago, wonderfull!!

[@pickettstrings]

Fantastic video, so moving. We're so happy and so proud, hope you get everything you deserve and more.

[@grahammccallum9026]

Pure magic thank's ! ! !

[@noodleburger68]

Absolutely Beautiful. Would love to have been sat in that room in Dougie's house while they played. I love it x

[@matthewdinsdale4782]

Absolute timeless classic. Crikey

[@franksachtler4846]

Wow what a Beautiful Song i Love it

[@phansonish]

Superb

[@ThePhiloaussie08]

Beautiful singing and so love to hear you all sing this lovely song.......I do thank you for sharing, best wishes

[@harryryan2592]

Absolutely brilliant, well done lads

[@tonypichardo3721]

Beautiful song , hello from Texas !

[@78ovation]

This is great greetings from rep of Ireland!!

[@RSL-96]

Makes you Proud To Be Scottish! Such a Beautiful Song....

[@ZackBeck]

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!! Well done guys.

[@HolgerHendel]

Well done!

[@jaymac6929]

Love it lads,

[@caledoniahunter3133]

JUST HEARING THI SONG. MY NAME IS CALEDONA!!

[@_i_am_unceded]

i think about home all the time I don't know if you can see The changes that have come over me In these last few days I've been afraid That I might drift away So I've been telling old stories, singing songs That make me think about where I came from And that's the reason why I seem So far away today Oh, but let me tell you that I love you That I think about you all the time Caledonia you're calling me And now I'm going home If I should become a stranger You know that it would make me more than sad Caledonia's been everything I've ever had Oh and I have moved and I've kept on moving Proved the points that I needed proving Lost the friends that I needed losing Found others on the way Oh and I have tried and kept on trying Stolen dreams yes there's no denying I have traveled far with conscience flying Somewhere with the wind Oh, but let me tell you that I love you That I think about you all the time Caledonia you're calling me And now I'm going home If I should become a stranger You know that it would make me more than sad Caledonia's been everything I've ever had Now I'm sitting here before the fire The empty room, the forest choir The flames that could not get any higher They've withered now they've gone But I'm steady thinking my way is clear And I know what I will do tomorrow When the hands are shaken and the kisses flow Then I will disappear Oh, but let me tell you that I love you That I think about you all the time Caledonia you're calling me And now I'm going home If I should become a stranger You know that it would make me more than sad Caledonia's been everything I've ever had

[@Polgara7655]

Awesome. That is what it is. Love it.

[@malches]

One word - superb

[@pyedavid]

Lovely new version thank you very much , now to relearn it on the guitar !

[@Arkybark]

The band is great. Dougie, of course, too.

[@antaratunes]

Beautiful!

[@johnoconnor4623]

Looks like that was a brilliant session.

[@NipoteFilm]

Great work lads!

[@nseiw]

Wonderful performing

[@MikieBhoy67]

Absolutely brilliant. Great work lads.

[@Flipperswife]

This is so beautiful and has multiple messages to the heart.

[@Chamboboy1]

Fantastic boys! beautiful....

[@bertbile]

That is aneffin brilliant version!

[@otakte]

it's perfect!!! Thanks!

[@marypatey1157]

Mmm... Good. Well done.

[@irenegrass3]

Excellent!!! loved it!! ~xXx~

[@colinrunciman5166]

Still great,

[@colinmaceachern9]

Excellent

[@rgriff29]

love it, love this version.

[@carriebirrell8144]

Wow. Amazing!

[@rt9372]

Beautiful

[@jfmm99]

Thank you, Dougie

[@trooshkee1]

Fantastic!!!

[@NavsVids]

Soar Alba ! ! !

[@mariannevanderes72]

Wonderful double bass playing, well done guys.