The Proclaimers

The Proclaimers are a Scottish band composed of identical twin brothers, Charlie and Craig Reid. They are probably best known for the songs "Letter from America", "I'm On My Way" , "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" and "Life With You". The band tours extensively throughout Europe and other continents. They have released eight studio albums from 1987 until the present, as well as two compilation albums and a DVD; their next studio album is released by Cooking Vinyl in May 2012. In 2011, the band scored history in Scotland when two of their tracks, "Sunshine on Leith" and "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)" were featured on Scotland's Greatest Album (2011).

2012 sees the filming of the movie version of the hugely successful award winning musical drama Sunshine On Leith featuring songs by The Proclaimers. Screenplay written by Stephen Greenhorn, produced by Glasgow based production company Black Camel Pictures and directed by Annie Griffin.

October 2011 saw the release of special editions of The Proclaimers first three albums released on Chrysalis (This Is The Story, Sunshine On Leith, Hit The Highway), each contains the original album plus a bonus disc containing B sides, live tracks and previously unreleased radio sessions, all newly remastered at Abbey Road Studios, London.

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