Scottish Tourist Board - Wild Mountain Thyme (Faulds Advertising)

[@JesseCuster]

Saw this a whole bunch of times. Ended up going to Scotland in 1994. Had a wonderful time.

[@rodgey1]

Came here as I was reminded of this ad when I heard its co creator Simon Scott had died this week, tragically. He was a great copywriter at an Agency called The Union in Edinburgh. I've never seen a travel advert that so redolently sums up the locations offering. Absolutely beautiful with a magnificent track that tugs at the heart strings. Rest in peace Scotty, you were a great writer and a fine man.

[@jamiehayhurst6622]

Been trying to find this for years! I was only about twelve when it was aired, but something just stuck in my mind. After years of searching I finally pieced it together by googling what I could remember of the song, together with the lyrics from the poem ‘Celtic Cross’ by Norman MacCaig at the end. Another win for KZbin!

[@fairliereel6038]

As a filmmaker for the past 20 years, this is by far the best advert i have ever seen. In every way. The band; the Scilencers, The song; (known as) 'will you go lasse' , 'Purple Heather' and 'wild mountain thyme'. I had a VHS recording of Sharpe with this advert in the middle. I still have the VHS copy in case i couldn't find this ever again. THANKYOU KZbin for finally getting rid of my last VHS tape. Boy this ad is good.....

[@alphanemo6121]

Fully Agree, I studied Advertising for a year at college and you can see that the firm hired to do this had a tough brief, but delivered...lot of messages going on here..

[@TheJTD1982]

Man, Sharpe was so good. I hope you have the DVD.

[@aprilblossom9268]

Yes, love it too ...!

[@alphanemo6121]

This is so Romantic...the advertising agency did a great job here..

[@TheUnionAgency]

I think it was the Silencers, Scottish band, who were especially commissioned to do the song for the ad. Song is Wild Mountain Thyme - and old Scottish/Irish folk song.

[@Humanisto]

It was indeed: they didn't like the idea at all because it was a folk song, but it became their greatest hit. Thanks Bruce Findlay for helping them make the right decision!

[@Toddsweeney]

Saw this on an old VHS I had taped of something, always stuck with me, nearly 20 years later I found it. I want to cry.

[@aprilblossom9268]

I recorded what I could on my old flip phone. Everything about it is stunning and so good every time!

[@WORLD8NSH5KNIGHT1]

Thanks! Been looking for this everywhere!

[@Toddsweeney]

SAME I CANT BELEIVE I FOUND THIS!!

[@richflossjools]

Fairlyreel and toddsweeney same! Still have the tape and note attached giving the time for the ad. I cannot believe this has not become a legend of TV advertising in the manner of Harry the Spider. A glass of Dallas Dhu for the uploader.

[@Richad09]

wooooohhooooooooooooo ive found it after 16 years! :D

[@lyndahilder2476]

My son was in this fantastic advertisement and the Agency gave us a video of the day in Glencoe. This is one of my most treasured possessions but for some reason it is almost blank now. Does anyone know if a copy of the video I was given is accessible anywhere? Thank you.

[@Sonny-bw6ti]

First time I went to Scotland via the A74, as I passed the "Welcome to Scotland" sign, greeted with a speed camera van on the first bridge. Great welcome, total pricks.