WATCH: Drever is named composer of the year at special Dundee ceremony

Accomplished isles-based songwriter Kris Drever has been named composer of the year at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards.

Internationally renown singer Kris Drever impresses in intimate surroundings in Sandwick. Photo: Dave Donaldson
Internationally renowned singer Kris Drever. Photo: Dave Donaldson

Drever’s was one of the names announced at a special ceremony in Dundee’s Caird Hall last night.

The event is held to celebrate and honour the very best of traditional talent.

• See Drever performing If Wishes Were Horses here.

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