2020 had been earmarked as the Year of Scotland in Australia (YOSA) to showcase Scotland’s finest traditional, Gaelic, Celtic, and folk musicians to audiences around the country. With many of the planned events cancelled due to COVID, and in addition to concerts streamed on the YOSA Facebook page, YOSA has curated a series of Scottish playlists so the #SoundsofScotland can still be enjoyed Down Under, the first of which – the YOSA Scottish Road Trip playlist – is being launched this month.
With Australian road trips increasing in popularity, holidaymakers can now explore Scotland musically while driving around Australia, dreaming of their next visit to the bonny islands. With genres ranging from traditional highland music, to the grungy, underground sounds of Glasgow and Edinburgh, listeners of the Scottish Road Trip playlist will enjoy the best beats and toe tapping tunes, and be inspired to take on a Scottish journey cruising the coast to the heavenly highlands when the time is right.
The YOSA Scottish Road Trip playlist has been curated to reflect the links between the picturesque scenery seen on well-travelled road trips and local music from those regions. The playlist’s combination of traditional and modern music represents a country steeped in history that isn’t afraid of change. The Gaelic tracks serve as a reflection of Scottish island culture and landscapes, while for those with more eclectic tastes, the chill tracks feature artists showcasing Scotland’s rich musical history.
Scotland is home to some of the world’s most breathtaking road trips that extend far beyond well-known routes such as the popular Highlands North Coast 500. The Argyll Coastal Route gives visitors the opportunity to explore medieval castles, scenic islands, and some of the nation’s finest seafood delights. The Fife Coastal Route takes in a unique combination of Instagramable fishing villages, sandy beaches and luscious golf courses, while the Borders Historic Route takes on charming villages, lush countryside and the sights of Edinburgh.
Whilst Australians aren’t able to visit Scotland yet, the Sounds of Scotland series, starting with the YOSA Scottish Road Trip playlist, should keep them grooving to Scotland’s vibrant music scene until they can travel internationally again, hopefully sooner rather than later.
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