Skerryvore is an award-winning Scottish Celtic-rock band that blends traditional folk instrumentation with contemporary rock and pop influences. Originally formed on the Isle of Tiree in the Inner Hebrides, the group has evolved from a small ceilidh ensemble into a globally recognized touring act. The band takes its name from the Skerryvore lighthouse, the tallest in Scotland, located 12 miles off the coast of their home island.
The foundation of the band was laid in 2000 when Daniel Gillespie and Fraser West began performing together at local functions. Skerryvore officially formed as a professional unit in 2004 and released their debut album, West Coast Life, the following year. The record received immediate critical acclaim, earning the "Album of the Month" title on BBC Radio Scotland’s Celtic Connections program in August 2005.
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