I am going HOME to Caledonia on Thursday, April 18th, 2024. Born and bred in Inverness but been in the US since 1983. This song has been on repeat for weeks as I prepare for my trip. I MISS Scotland every single day of my life!!!
If your still in the Highlands on the 26th all the Nairn choirs are joining for a rendition of Caledonia . It’s going to be 5 choirs singing it - not sure how I’m going to get through it without crying! Enjoy your holiday!
I am Scottish born and have lived in Australia for a long time; Australia has been good to my family and me but my heart will always be Scottish. Oh how I miss the beautiful land of my birth and this song just reminds me of how much my heart longs to go back. I’m elderly now but once COVID is gone I plan for one more trip back home 🏴🇦🇺
There are people in far and distant lands who want to be Scottish. For a wee country we haven’t half had an impact on the planet. Makes you proud 👌🏻🏴
@@fdfsdfsvsfgsg4888General Motors Detroit .... David Dunbar Buick from Arbroath....Andrew Carnegie founder of American Steel....television invented by John Logie Baird....the telephone? Alexander Graham Bell....Mc Donnell Douglas...Neil.Armstrong....shall I continue? I could.go.on for a Lang teem (long time)
Doesn't everybody in the world want to be Scottish 🏴, and good luck to the Scotland football team on Friday 14th June 2024 🏴🏴🏴❤️forever
I'm Indian and just got back from exploring the Scottish Highlands. I gotta say Caledonia is one of the most beautiful countries I've seen! I might not be Scottish but I'm grateful to have stepped on its soil!
Speaking as an Englishman, I can tell you that the Scottish people are the most genuine, honest, proud and truest people You’ll ever meet. They “tell it as it is” and you know where you stand with them. Look forward to returning.
You would be more than welcome I find myself when I worked in Chester that the boys down there were so genuine great guys to work with I also love the Geordie accent my pal Matty is a Geordie Newcastle is beautiful aswell my next trip is the London bridge and it will be a holiday not to work lol
I am New Caledonian 🇳🇨 and I live in New Caledonia 🇳🇨 in the South Pacific. James Cook names our island New Caledonia in honor of Scotland 🏴. ❤️😍🥰
I'm very proud of being catalan. But if I were allowed to choose any other nationality, I would choose the Scottish without hesitation. Health and strength, brothers!
What a stupid thing to say. You're born there because your scottish people found and fought for peace, love, and prosperity. Luck has nothing to do with it
Played this at my Dad’s funeral in Edinburgh(his request), I’m from Canada and my Dad left Scotland when he was 21 and lived in Canada all his life, went back in 2010 with Cancer and told me not to go over but I didn’t listen to him when I was young, and wasn’t going to listen to him when I was older, made it two days before he died and spent three weeks walking around Edinburgh, never ever forget it and when life gets to me, this song always brings me back to a calm state of being. Scotland forever!!
My great grandparents were from Scotland. This song has soothes me for decades. I am 80 now, just read that New Caladonia finally was hit with Covid. Until now, it was the only country without even one case. Praying for our fragile planet. Margaret Wakeman
I was hearing this song for the first time in 2020 in Dublin in a Pub, being sung by a guy with so much passion that I was in tears because I had to think of my dad who passed away a year ago. This year we went to Scotland for the first time and I (being german) finally completely understand the song. This really is a place to hang you heart on an we already long to return. Thank you for composing this song and thank you unknown musician in the 'Cobblestone' in Dublin for singing the song and putting so much passion in it.
Our music is like that isn't it. I explain to my American friends, Irish music is wonderful melodies, meaningful and full of emotion, and sometimes a history lesson, all wrapped into 3-4 minutes of a song
My mum saw Dougie at Cambridge festival this August. She was so excited as she met him afterwards and he called her by her name and she had an amazing time. Two days after coming back she had a blood clot in the brain and suffered a heart attack and passed away after not coming out the coma. We began her funeral service with this song. Not a dry eye by the end of this song, was so perfect and means even more because of her seeing him just before. Also the last picture we have of her, she was forced to have her pic taken with this Scottish flag and she's standing there doing the metal \m/ hand in the breeze blowing her flowing dress and colourful hair. Just perfect, like this song.
I'm Irish and this song hits me right in the heart, the Scots and the Irish people are kindred spirits. Please don't make that statement political or religious.
I’m Scottish, and I feel the same about Phil Colclough’s _”Song for Ireland,”_ especially Mary Black’s version. I live in the US now, and people often ask me if I’m Irish. When I reply, _”Almost. I’m from Scotland”_ they usually apologize, but I tell them not to. The Scots and Irish, I tell them, are in many ways indistinguishable, and, as one of he former, I consider the latter as beloved cousins. It’s easy to see why, when you consider that you can easily replace the word _”Scottish”_ with the word _”Irish”_ in the following and it still works: How many Scottish folk singers does it take to change a light bulb? Five. One to put in the new bulb, and four to sing about how much we miss the old one. 😬
@@bakedutah8411, lovely reply my friend. But I think the definitive version of song for Ireland is by the master of them all, Mr. Luke Kelly. Best wishes from Ireland.
My mate loved this song. It was played at his funeral, I think of him lots and play this song often to remind me of him and the banter we shared as teenage and early twenties numpties. Rest in Peace ya bampot.
As an Englishman living in Scotland I don’t mind admitting to welling when I listen to this. It’s perfect; a beautiful love song to a country that makes me wish my blood was blue and white.
Listen to Caladonia all the time by Dougie McLean Astounding ,to be played at my funeral thank you Dougie for these memories❤❤❤💯🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴💯
My darling husband died suddenly in April this year. His family are Scottish and he lived there himself for a time. He loved Scotland and was immensely proud of his ancestry. He played this song to me many times and it was one of the songs I had played at his funeral. It's so beautiful and moving and has meanings on many levels... "Oh, but let me tell you that I love you That I think about you all the time..." ❤
This song is played every year at new year at my local pub on the Isle of Bute and everyone joins arms, and sings together swaying in time, never fails make my heart swell with pride and to bring out the Scottish spirit of every individual regardless if they are from Scotland or not, we include everyone.
I traveled for 3 months throughout the contiguous USA, Europe, and UK. When I heard this song in a pub in Scotland it reminded me of home. I decided to make my way home. I travelled to the other side of the world to learn that where I am supposed to be was on the island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean (O’ahu, Hawaii). Much love and Aloha.
My husband passed away on the 10th of February 2022, very suddenly, we live in south Ireland , and we picked caladiona for him, beautiful patriotic song for a true Scotsman 🏴😭
When I was a little boy my family visited Scotland as kind of a pilgrimage to see where our ancestors came from . that was over 25 years ago and I haven't been able to get the place out of my heart and mind since .No other place on earth has stuck with me the way Scotland has
@Warrior Son aye cause those very people killed it. To this day they're punishing scottish weans for speaking in a scottish accent, stealing our language wasn't enough for them.
@Warrior Son it is, and a few do but its not really been enough. Usually the people who do speak gaelic learned from family and can only speak it with them, anywhere else if you were to walk up to someone and speak gaelic they wouldn't have a clue what you're saying or what language you're speaking even in Scotland. The government put gaelic translations on road signs but that didnt work. Perhaps they should teach it in schools. Don't think wee nic will take that advice off me though
Aye so much that they are making it that we can't even get the chance to vote...we've not bowed to a master were being whipped into submission...if you can't see it understand that your blind. All rose coloured tinted glassed arses.
im Scottish but maybe we should try a wee bit humility and just let it speak for itself...add to it by doing paintings, songs, inventions but stay humble.
My Grandpa's name is Doug. He passed away the 23rd of this month, 4 days ago. His funeral was yesterday. I was going through his Facebook last night when I found he linked this song, he listened to this a couple days after my grandma (his wife) passed back in 2018. She heard this song for the first time on her way to my grandpa's dad's funeral. She fell in love with it, and my grandpa loved it because she loved it. This isn't the type of music I listen to, but it touches my soul in ways words can't describe.
Always hits me in the heart .. My late Mum used to sing this, I had Caledonia playing the other day & my 40 Yr old Son walked in shouting this reminds of going into Grannies, I'll take that, keeping her memory alive.. 🥰
I am Scottish and spent a long time in Ecuador... .visited Middle of the World and ventured deep in to the rain forest where I had the privilege of meeting with the Huaorani people. You are a proud nation and there are many similarities..
even though i am from Mexico this song gives me the chills, what an amazing nation Scotland is! cheers to every Scottish man or woman reading this in 2017
My auntie died around a decade ago, and my grandad passed this year. On my aunties grave, it says “Caledonia, you’ve been calling me, now I’m coming home”. At my grandads funeral, I think my dads cousins or my second cousins wtv- started singing this song. This song is so special to me now. Rest in peace grandad and auntie Hazel. You will forever be missed ❤.
I'm an Aussie who met a very talented Scottish musician who was playing in the English pub on a cruise ship in Australia in 2018. He played this song most nights and it has stayed with me always since then. So beautiful 🥰
......no prouder feeling to be half way around the world....hearing this song brings a massive smile to my face......serving six years in the military.....we would sing this on deployments....and the Americans would literally cry and some would say we wish we could love our country as much as you do yours......scotland forever x
I'm not Scottish, never been to Scotland, but I grew up in a small town named Caledonia, so the song still speaks to me :) Beautiful song. I hope to visit Scotland some day.
@@Bayfield11it definitely is I have family in Canada and there loads of places named after Scotland because of the highland clearances like Tobermory Nova Scotia etc
Although i am from Greece this song gives me quite a feeling every time i hear it, what a beautiful place Scotland is, somehow i have always felt a deep love and drawn for that place and i honestly hope i can visit one day. Greetings to every Scot reading this
I have to say this. I am a half-Scot, 74 years old, living in France as a composer/musician. This song has an ethereal quality that is so sincerely endorsed by the hypnotic and peaceful timbre of Dougie’s voice. The arrangement is so perfect. I have listened to it many many times and unfailingly, every time, it brings a tear. For those who understand this effect, you will know that it is totally involuntary! If you get to read this Dougie, thank you for such a beautiful contribution to my music laden world.
Never tired, never weary for listening to this song. Today, from France, my native home, I'm feeling in a caledonian state of mind. Merci à vous tous, amis écossais !
I lived in Abu Dhabi for 12 years from the age of 21 - 33. In my last year I went home for holidays and explored with my daughter and wife, we attended two very Scottish weddings and headed back to the desert. We touched back down in Abu Dhabi and the very 1st day back, I turned and told my wife we have to go back home. There was no choice at that point, being away any longer was not an option...We have now been home 3 years and I believe because of my time away I have a huge appreciation for this country we call home, there is something special about Scotland above anywhere else in the world. This song could have been written about me that day I arrived back in Abu Dhabi and because of that this will always be more than just a song to me and my family.
Moved from Scotland in 2000 after 34 years Lived in a few countries since, but ever single day have missed and thought of the homeland. Every single day There is something really special about Scotland that just never leaves you Can't wait to retire and return to end my days in the homeland
I have never been in Scotland, but my great grand father was from Scotland and always when I hear this song it resonates in my spirit and soul. Its in me and it uplifts me when I just want to relax. Thank you for excellent music
Selk: I first heard this song sung by a guy with a very harsh and loud voice, then several others had sung it ... absolutely dreadful 😢 THEN one day I was listening to Dougie singing another song (Inside a Day?) and utube followed automatically with this song . . . I nearly turned it off cos I hated the song ... but decided to listen, and I was blown away with his gentleness and passion - I only later found out that HE WROTE IT ‼️
I knew this song well before I left the south of Scotland for Brittany in northern France in 1992. I was so homesick and hearing this song in the bar where I worked one night just broke my heart. Years later I found out that it was written on a beach close to where I was living when Dougie was missing home just like I was. This song will always have a place in my heart.
It brings me to tears every time. I've travelled, currently in Guildford Slurrey for my sins, completely maudlin listening to this. I don't care I'm properly hamesick and missing hame
Yer still very young "son" as the Scots would say, don't ever forget home, bonnie Scotland, 🏴, I'm thinking of going back after 27years from the republic of Ireland 🇮🇪, love Ireland, but nothing here now for me
LYRICS I don't know if you can see the changes that have come over me In these last few days I've been afraid that I might drift away So I've been telling old stories, singing songs That make me think about where I came from And that's the reasons why I seem so far away today Oh and let me tell you that I love you That I think about you all the time Caledonia you're calling me and now I'm going home For if I should become a stranger You know that it would make me more than sad Caledonia's been everything I've ever had Oh and I have moved and I've kept on moving Proved the points that I needed proving Lost the friends that I needed losing, found others on the way Oh and I have tried and kept on trying Stolen dreams, yes there's no denying I have travelled hard with conscience flying somewhere with the wind Oh and let me tell you that I love you That I think about you all the time Caledonia you're calling me and now I'm going home For if I should become a stranger You know that it would make me more than sad Caledonia's been everything I've ever had Now I'm sitting here before the fire, the empty room, the forest choir The flames that couldn't get any higher Well they've withered, now they've gone But I'm steady thinking My way is clear and I know what I will do tomorrow When the hands have shaken and the kisses flow, well I will disappear Oh and let me tell you that I love you That I think about you all the time Caledonia you're calling me and now I'm going home For if I should become a stranger You know that it would make me more than sad Caledonia's been everything I've ever had
My darling wife and I spent our honeymoon in Scotland, and this song takes me right back. What a magical and gorgeous place., amazing people, and fantastic music. I don't have a drop of Scottish blood in me, but it felt as much like home as anyplace on earth does. Loved Dougie's song from the first time I heard it, and it never gets old.
To be Scottish is to share a mindset . If you felt welcomed here , then you belong . If you love the landscapes , then you were at home . Haste ye back
Between 2014 to 2016 I went to Australia on a working holiday visa for one year. Finished my 88 regional days and got granted my 2nd year visa. I wanted to stay but unfortunately the company I was working for promised me sponsorship but in the end didn't actually sponsor me just false promises. When I had to get a flight home after 2 years of finding myself and becoming a better person learning new cultures and just being more at peace with myself. I was in Cairns airport and this amazing song came on my TH-cam randomly. I just burst out crying as all my emotions came flooding in the middle of the airport. It was just so overwhelming and it related to me so much in that moment. I will always cherish this song of such a sad but also amazing memory of my independence and and finding myself. Gets me every time! 😥
Best version of this song. Even better than the original record, and that takes some doing. Dougie MacLean gets better and better musically as he gets older. A fantastic ambassador for Scotland and Scottish music
As a Scot born and raised, it’s taken me almost 19 years to find this song. One of my best mates played it in his car for me and it gave me a sense of patriotism I thought I’d lost. Such a beautiful song and it made me feel proud of being Scottish again 🏴🏴
My half Scottish Dad just passed away and I have never been able afford to go see my home land, my celtic bloodline at all, My Dad was Proud of his Scottish Blood. I am all Celtic and maybe a lttle Romanian I just head.. how the Spirit feels sometimes calling me home to a place I have never known.. Love, Freedom
Ok when I can afford it I would very much like to come home and be free from the very reason the English set foot on Native Nations Land, now they have become slaves and us to their ways as to why they even came here omgosh!! Arrrgg!
Thank you so much for this song.. I miss my Dad... Ive never been to any of my Celtic homelands.. but today I go pay for my Dads burial plot, to bury his ashes near his mother. it's taken 6 months.. and so much pain and horrible things to go thru, just to honor my Dads burial wishes.. God bless Scotland.. this song comforts me.. I miss my Dad singing... he was a singer for over 60years. He was so proud of his Bloodline, both sides.. Scott/German. what a mix aye?? lol.. God bless Scotland forever freedom, i hope your vote sets you free! Love and Prayers, Love Freedom
Proud of the welcome Scots have given everyone in Glasgow this past 2 weeks at the games. Love this song and hope it is played tonight at the closing ceremony. One last party, and this song epitomises our love for this country of ours.
Glad to say my wish came true and was the highlight of the night with the crowd joining in. Truly memorable and a moment in time which will stay with me forever.
I'm tearing up and I'm in Guildford Slurrey... The staff are trying to understand but they don't get it... Now I'm going home... Time to do a caledonia
Love this song. I'm Irish and the first time I heard this song was last October when we had our yearly Irish festival in Washington state and a band from Ireland sang this song. I fell in love with it. 💚
@@natsalie1715 my own Dad left the year before on the anniversary of my first marriage. Autumn equinox. He loved the canary Islands. My favourite memory with him was, sharing a pint in Lanzarote. Purple rain was playing. That song has followed me about since. The love of source be with you.
Caledonia is the ancient name for Scotland. It is the name given us by the Romans 2,000 years ago, given to the whole country as it was the name of the largest tribe who led the fight to drive out the Romans on their three failed invasions of Caledonia. We romantically retain the name in songs and poetry. Beautifully sung!
I am lucky to have travelled most of this world, but I have never ever seen the majestic beauty like we have in my beloved Scotland. The Patriotic Scots are loved through out and have given so much to this world of ours now its time to have our own country in our hands VOTE YES
I'm not Scottish, but this is universal, wherever you are from, home and the things and people you love are part of your soul. Thank you Dougie for the gift of this song. Just substitute Caledonia for any place or person that matters most to you.
We played this song at my grans funeral, 5 years on since she passed this song still resonates me in my heart and I always think about her when I listen to it, miss you gran
A dear friend sent me this song and I love it. I lost my first love, my Daddy two weeks ago and this is a beautiful song to remember him...and so many other beautiful memories! ❤
Not the reason this song was written, I know, but this song has actually helped me as I have been overcoming a pretty bad addiction. I'm almost back, I'm a long long way from where I was, and I am way better off now than when I began.
Kudos on overcoming the addiction... Dougie wrote the song when he was very hamesick living in France. Everything can be an addiction it takes strength and perseverance to combat it. Stay strong and Slàinte Mhath
This song (along with Runrig-Loch Lomond) is a must at every Scottish wedding or party. I'm Scottish but living in Australia and If I told you I get homesick everytime I heard this song it would be an understatement. My neighbours must love me it's on constant haha
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I am going HOME to Caledonia on Thursday, April 18th, 2024. Born and bred in Inverness but been in the US since 1983. This song has been on repeat for weeks as I prepare for my trip. I MISS Scotland every single day of my life!!!
Haste ye back! 🏴
❤️🙏🙏
If your still in the Highlands on the 26th all the Nairn choirs are joining for a rendition of Caledonia . It’s going to be 5 choirs singing it - not sure how I’m going to get through it without crying! Enjoy your holiday!
Welcome home son🏴
Enjoy your trip❤
I am Scottish born and have lived in Australia for a long time; Australia has been good to my family and me but my heart will always be Scottish.
Oh how I miss the beautiful land of my birth and this song just reminds me of how much my heart longs to go back.
I’m elderly now but once COVID is gone I plan for one more trip back home 🏴🇦🇺
I do believe this is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard.
It Is.
There are people in far and distant lands who want to be Scottish. For a wee country we haven’t half had an impact on the planet. Makes you proud 👌🏻🏴
Citation needed.
@@fdfsdfsvsfgsg4888General Motors Detroit .... David Dunbar Buick from Arbroath....Andrew Carnegie founder of American Steel....television invented by John Logie Baird....the telephone? Alexander Graham Bell....Mc Donnell Douglas...Neil.Armstrong....shall I continue? I could.go.on for a Lang teem (long time)
So has wee N.Ireland..
Doesn't everybody in the world want to be Scottish 🏴, and good luck to the Scotland football team on Friday 14th June 2024 🏴🏴🏴❤️forever
I'm Indian and just got back from exploring the Scottish Highlands. I gotta say Caledonia is one of the most beautiful countries I've seen! I might not be Scottish but I'm grateful to have stepped on its soil!
India is one of if not the most beautiful country on earth so that's high praise.
And ye should be!
@@elijahhaynes216 How would you feel about calming your tone and fixing your manner? P.S. would you care to be my bride?
@@lieutenantgeorgehumphreys9285 I’m sorry, but I’m a man
Awww 😍
Speaking as an Englishman, I can tell you that the Scottish people are the most genuine, honest, proud and truest people You’ll ever meet. They “tell it as it is” and you know where you stand with them.
Look forward to returning.
Welcome when you return , English brother.....from a Highlander.
Always welcome!
I’ve found Kiwis to be like that as well.
😁
You would be more than welcome I find myself when I worked in Chester that the boys down there were so genuine great guys to work with I also love the Geordie accent my pal Matty is a Geordie Newcastle is beautiful aswell my next trip is the London bridge and it will be a holiday not to work lol
I am New Caledonian 🇳🇨 and I live in New Caledonia 🇳🇨 in the South Pacific. James Cook names our island New Caledonia in honor of Scotland 🏴. ❤️😍🥰
'Lost the friends that I needed losing'.....the most meaningful lyric ever
Kevin Burns :spot on.. ‘truth in a few words!
I think so too, Kevin Burns. Made me smarten up and get on with my life.
but found others on the way ...
That line stuck with me too!
I'm very proud of being catalan. But if I were allowed to choose any other nationality, I would choose the Scottish without hesitation. Health and strength, brothers!
Scotland is one of the most beautiful and greatest places in the world I was lucky to be born here.
Jennifer Dougan ditto
Best place to be ❤ wouldn't change it for anything
I was lucky enough to at least visit this beautiful place
Right on hen !
What a stupid thing to say. You're born there because your scottish people found and fought for peace, love, and prosperity. Luck has nothing to do with it
Played this at my Dad’s funeral in Edinburgh(his request), I’m from Canada and my Dad left Scotland when he was 21 and lived in Canada all his life, went back in 2010 with Cancer and told me not to go over but I didn’t listen to him when I was young, and wasn’t going to listen to him when I was older, made it two days before he died and spent three weeks walking around Edinburgh, never ever forget it and when life gets to me, this song always brings me back to a calm state of being. Scotland forever!!
My great grandparents were from Scotland. This song has soothes me for decades. I am 80 now, just read that New Caladonia finally was hit with Covid. Until now, it was the only country without even one case. Praying for our fragile planet.
Margaret Wakeman
It's only me who's scots then ✊🤘 you're welcome
Sorry about your Dad
@@jockmcscottish7569 thank you.
💔
I'm Irish and love Scotland and everything Scottish, including Billy Connelly and The Corries.
We are indeed, kindred spirits
We are are alllove to you my 🏴🇮🇪 Irish freen
I was hearing this song for the first time in 2020 in Dublin in a Pub, being sung by a guy with so much passion that I was in tears because I had to think of my dad who passed away a year ago.
This year we went to Scotland for the first time and I (being german) finally completely understand the song. This really is a place to hang you heart on an we already long to return.
Thank you for composing this song and thank you unknown musician in the 'Cobblestone' in Dublin for singing the song and putting so much passion in it.
Well Hooe you enjoyed our country and hope you come back again 👍
Our music is like that isn't it. I explain to my American friends, Irish music is wonderful melodies, meaningful and full of emotion, and sometimes a history lesson, all wrapped into 3-4 minutes of a song
Right there with you, my father passed about a year ago. Here’s to us trying to find the momentum to keep going each day. Cheers
Haste ye back! 🏴🇬🇧
@@SalesGalvin Well it's Scottish but common celtic ancestry and ties.
My mum saw Dougie at Cambridge festival this August. She was so excited as she met him afterwards and he called her by her name and she had an amazing time. Two days after coming back she had a blood clot in the brain and suffered a heart attack and passed away after not coming out the coma. We began her funeral service with this song. Not a dry eye by the end of this song, was so perfect and means even more because of her seeing him just before. Also the last picture we have of her, she was forced to have her pic taken with this Scottish flag and she's standing there doing the metal \m/ hand in the breeze blowing her flowing dress and colourful hair. Just perfect, like this song.
Bridie Heather Brown im so sorry about your loss i hope she is at peace
thats,very,emotional,story
Bridie Heather Brown p
That is such a sad story.
Bridie Heather Brown no dry eye here either so sorry for your loss and a quiet prayer offered for you and yours
Who would’ve thought the greatest love song of all time was about a country 🏴
The best wee country in the world
Beautiful words🏴
I'm Irish and this song hits me right in the heart, the Scots and the Irish people are kindred spirits. Please don't make that statement political or religious.
TIOCFAIDH AR LA!
I’m Scottish, and I feel the same about Phil Colclough’s _”Song for Ireland,”_ especially Mary Black’s version. I live in the US now, and people often ask me if I’m Irish. When I reply, _”Almost. I’m from Scotland”_ they usually apologize, but I tell them not to. The Scots and Irish, I tell them, are in many ways indistinguishable, and, as one of he former, I consider the latter as beloved cousins. It’s easy to see why, when you consider that you can easily replace the word _”Scottish”_ with the word _”Irish”_ in the following and it still works:
How many Scottish folk singers does it take to change a light bulb?
Five. One to put in the new bulb, and four to sing about how much we miss the old one.
😬
@@bakedutah8411, lovely reply my friend. But I think the definitive version of song for Ireland is by the master of them all, Mr. Luke Kelly. Best wishes from Ireland.
The roots run deep
Couldn’t agree with you more my friend!
My mate loved this song. It was played at his funeral, I think of him lots and play this song often to remind me of him and the banter we shared as teenage and early twenties numpties. Rest in Peace ya bampot.
😔😭🔥❤️
My young brother passed away last June it was his favourite played it at his funeral miss him so much rest in peace my young brother
As an Englishman living in Scotland I don’t mind admitting to welling when I listen to this. It’s perfect; a beautiful love song to a country that makes me wish my blood was blue and white.
Scott Butler don’t worry mate. We will see you with your blood being Blue and White!
Glasgow Calling..
From a scots woman. I can say i see you just as much as scottish as me 💙💭💙
I had to emigrate with my husband who had work abroad but my heart never left my homeland. When I am free to go home I will.
@@sylviasmith2510 where did you go 😯
One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Thank you Dougie Maclean.
Listen to Caladonia all the time by Dougie McLean Astounding ,to be played at my funeral thank you Dougie for these memories❤❤❤💯🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴🏴💯
Frankie Miller wrote it.
My darling husband died suddenly in April this year. His family are Scottish and he lived there himself for a time. He loved Scotland and was immensely proud of his ancestry. He played this song to me many times and it was one of the songs I had played at his funeral. It's so beautiful and moving and has meanings on many levels...
"Oh, but let me tell you that I love you
That I think about you all the time..." ❤
So sorry for your loss. My Condolences to you & your entire family. This is a perfect song.
@@kathleenmurphy6220 - thank you so much for your kind words Kathleen xx
I am very sorry for your loss. May your husband rest in peace. A beautiful song.
@@robertryan2542 Thank you for your kind words Robert xx
Oh, stop pal, youl get me going .
This song is played every year at new year at my local pub on the Isle of Bute and everyone joins arms, and sings together swaying in time, never fails make my heart swell with pride and to bring out the Scottish spirit of every individual regardless if they are from Scotland or not, we include everyone.
Our family home is in Ascog, Bute - I try to get there every year.
@@mddah01 nice! I'm from the port, although I live on the mainland majority of the year due to my work
I traveled for 3 months throughout the contiguous USA, Europe, and UK. When I heard this song in a pub in Scotland it reminded me of home. I decided to make my way home. I travelled to the other side of the world to learn that where I am supposed to be was on the island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean (O’ahu, Hawaii). Much love and Aloha.
Home is where the ❤️ is 🏴
It took yo back to where you belong and with your family ❤ it's a song that gets to you and I came back to Scotland after being away for so long
I'm Italian and just discovered this beautiful songs ... love it
I wonder how many other Scots, living abroad, just feel the need now and again to come back and watch this?
Yip - 100%. It's bizarre - 20 years away but always with me. 'S e albannaich a th' ann!
@@lauraadamson66 Absolutely - more than 40 years away and the desire has never left me.
Been awa since 95 this brings me to tears every time.
I'm currently in Guildford Slurrey bawling my eyes out and maudlin.
100%
I have Scottish blood on my favorite grandfather's side, and Caledonia is calling me home!
God Bless the Scots and Scotland. A moving tribute to a great people. I had the privilege to study in Dundee 1970/71.
come back and visit, a warm welcome awaits you again my friend.
Whenever I need this song the most, it never fails to find me. 🏴❤️
Same here proud irish..love this tune.
My husband passed away on the 10th of February 2022, very suddenly, we live in south Ireland , and we picked caladiona for him, beautiful patriotic song for a true Scotsman 🏴😭
I'm so sorry to hear that. I will pray for his soul and your peace of mind. ♥
Sorry for your loss
Thank you, very hard we no family here
The people of Scotland know their worth
We are fiercely proud and respected throughout the World
When I was a little boy my family visited Scotland as kind of a pilgrimage to see where our ancestors came from . that was over 25 years ago and I haven't been able to get the place out of my heart and mind since .No other place on earth has stuck with me the way Scotland has
@Warrior Son aye cause those very people killed it. To this day they're punishing scottish weans for speaking in a scottish accent, stealing our language wasn't enough for them.
@Warrior Son it is, and a few do but its not really been enough. Usually the people who do speak gaelic learned from family and can only speak it with them, anywhere else if you were to walk up to someone and speak gaelic they wouldn't have a clue what you're saying or what language you're speaking even in Scotland. The government put gaelic translations on road signs but that didnt work. Perhaps they should teach it in schools. Don't think wee nic will take that advice off me though
Aye so much that they are making it that we can't even get the chance to vote...we've not bowed to a master were being whipped into submission...if you can't see it understand that your blind.
All rose coloured tinted glassed arses.
im Scottish but maybe we should try a wee bit humility and just let it speak for itself...add to it by doing paintings, songs, inventions but stay humble.
My Grandpa's name is Doug. He passed away the 23rd of this month, 4 days ago. His funeral was yesterday. I was going through his Facebook last night when I found he linked this song, he listened to this a couple days after my grandma (his wife) passed back in 2018. She heard this song for the first time on her way to my grandpa's dad's funeral. She fell in love with it, and my grandpa loved it because she loved it.
This isn't the type of music I listen to, but it touches my soul in ways words can't describe.
Sitting here with tears in my eyes reading comments to this song and am Scottish, its a wee country bit full of passion ❤
British Empire was run by enterprising, ambitious canny Lowlander Scots. It's why the whole world loves Whisky.
Sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
Always hits me in the heart .. My late Mum used to sing this, I had Caledonia playing the other day & my 40 Yr old Son walked in shouting this reminds of going into Grannies, I'll take that, keeping her memory alive.. 🥰
I'm not from Scotland but this song goes straight to my heart. Greetings from Ecuador 🇪🇨
I am Scottish and spent a long time in Ecuador... .visited Middle of the World and ventured deep in to the rain forest where I had the privilege of meeting with the Huaorani people. You are a proud nation and there are many similarities..
even though i am from Mexico this song gives me the chills, what an amazing nation Scotland is! cheers to every Scottish man or woman reading this in 2017
Thanks bud. Take care over there 😎
U7
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5mins yttlrt
Great song, thank you Mexico
One of songs that'll make any big hardy Scotsman or woman shed a tear 💙 🏴💙
LOVE this song. Love Scotland, Love being Scottish. God bless.
My auntie died around a decade ago, and my grandad passed this year. On my aunties grave, it says “Caledonia, you’ve been calling me, now I’m coming home”. At my grandads funeral, I think my dads cousins or my second cousins wtv- started singing this song. This song is so special to me now. Rest in peace grandad and auntie Hazel. You will forever be missed ❤.
You should be proud. Reading your comment With goosebumps. Love from Scotland. David
This song was played yesterday at my Grandads funeral. Probably the most beautiful, upsetting moment of my life.
Night Grandad x
R.i.p. to the man!
R.i.p 😫😥
very sorry for your loss 😦😦
IT WILL BE PLAYED AT MINE ALSO EVEN THOUGH I HAVE NEVER BEEN TO SCOTLAND MY BLOOD AND SOUL ARE CELT, PROUD SCOT, IRISH, WELCH MAN
I'm so very sorry for your loss :'(
You don't have to be Scottish to appreciate this song. Brilliant!
Debra Flick Or an American young man imagining the song is written about somewhere else...
but it helps being Celtic ‘cause it’s in our soul !
I'm an Aussie who met a very talented Scottish musician who was playing in the English pub on a cruise ship in Australia in 2018. He played this song most nights and it has stayed with me always since then. So beautiful 🥰
As a proud scotsman from Glasgow, when i lived in England for a few years this was my favourite song and still is.
......no prouder feeling to be half way around the world....hearing this song brings a massive smile to my face......serving six years in the military.....we would sing this on deployments....and the Americans would literally cry and some would say we wish we could love our country as much as you do yours......scotland forever x
Such an amazing song and sung beautifully by Dougie Maclean.
Thank you for your service
I'm not Scottish, never been to Scotland, but I grew up in a small town named Caledonia, so the song still speaks to me :)
Beautiful song. I hope to visit Scotland some day.
Aye? Where about is your Caledonia? It might hae Scottish roots.
@@darthlazurus4382 I think it’s in Canada south of Hamilton? He has quite a Scottish name also!
@@Bayfield11 pretty sure it's related to Scotland then.
@darthlazurus4382 Canada has a huge Scottish influence.
@@Bayfield11it definitely is I have family in Canada and there loads of places named after Scotland because of the highland clearances like Tobermory Nova Scotia etc
So glad to be Scottish!! No matter where I may end up during the course of my life, I will always be SCOTTISH!
Although i am from Greece this song gives me quite a feeling every time i hear it, what a beautiful place Scotland is, somehow i have always felt a deep love and drawn for that place and i honestly hope i can visit one day. Greetings to every Scot reading this
Greetings to you too mate. A Scott here. Went to Greece last year and I loved it. You're not too bad off yourself
@@caesar8683 Thank You Sir :)
I have the same affinity for Greece and it's islands. I'm Irish. Draco Noctis 😊
@@mauraroberts5190 wonderful to meet you, id love to visit Ireland as well
Love Crete, the land the food, the culture and above all else the people and their heart.
As a Scot far from home this song brings back memories of my bonnie Scotland - If you are Scottish you can feel this song way down in your soul
+Leslie Hounsell You're not missing much-just those SNP twats shooting their mouths off!
Your right you can feel it in your soul like its natural
Aye
your right there alba am brath
Always remember the bonnie banks of Scotland and the lovely rain stupid weather
I don't know who thinks there's a better version than this. It's perfect.
Paolo did this song justice I think
Smiles, hi Elizabeth
I have to say this. I am a half-Scot, 74 years old, living in France as a composer/musician. This song has an ethereal quality that is so sincerely endorsed by the hypnotic and peaceful timbre of Dougie’s voice. The arrangement is so perfect. I have listened to it many many times and unfailingly, every time, it brings a tear. For those who understand this effect, you will know that it is totally involuntary! If you get to read this Dougie, thank you for such a beautiful contribution to my music laden world.
❣️
I listen to it when I'm missing Scotland. Makes me cry everytime.
I have never been to Scotland but it has always fascinated me. Some day when I have money I will plan a trip.
Everyone welcome 🏴
This was played at my uncles funeral, he moved to England but always a Scotsman at heart. Still a tear in my eye when I hear it. Miss u Tommy. X
Never tired, never weary for listening to this song. Today, from France, my native home, I'm feeling in a caledonian state of mind. Merci à vous tous, amis écossais !
Smiles, hello Francette
What a beautiful song. I love Scotland from Argentina.
I'm an American and this song gives me cold chills. Great song.
I lived in Abu Dhabi for 12 years from the age of 21 - 33. In my last year I went home for holidays and explored with my daughter and wife, we attended two very Scottish weddings and headed back to the desert. We touched back down in Abu Dhabi and the very 1st day back, I turned and told my wife we have to go back home. There was no choice at that point, being away any longer was not an option...We have now been home 3 years and I believe because of my time away I have a huge appreciation for this country we call home, there is something special about Scotland above anywhere else in the world. This song could have been written about me that day I arrived back in Abu Dhabi and because of that this will always be more than just a song to me and my family.
Moved from Scotland in 2000 after 34 years
Lived in a few countries since, but ever single day have missed and thought of the homeland. Every single day
There is something really special about Scotland that just never leaves you
Can't wait to retire and return to end my days in the homeland
I have never been in Scotland, but my great grand father was from Scotland and always when I hear this song it resonates in my spirit and soul. Its in me and it uplifts me when I just want to relax. Thank you for excellent music
Graduated from Caledonia H.S., Caledonia, Michigan. Home of the Fighting Scots! Dougie, you hit the nail on the head with this one!
I am not scottish, but this song makes me understand your love for your country. Bless the Scots from Galicia ✌😊
Thank you so much!! : )
Galicia has Celtic roots, deep ones too. Welcome, cousin
I first heard this song played in Cork... like a balm to my heart every time. Thank you. 💚
Selk: I first heard this song sung by a guy with a very harsh and loud voice, then several others had sung it ... absolutely dreadful 😢
THEN one day I was listening to Dougie singing another song (Inside a Day?) and utube followed automatically with this song . . . I nearly turned it off cos I hated the song ... but decided to listen, and I was blown away with his gentleness and passion - I only later found out that HE WROTE IT ‼️
Quite possibly the most beautiful song ever written....... thanks Doug
I knew this song well before I left the south of Scotland for Brittany in northern France in 1992. I was so homesick and hearing this song in the bar where I worked one night just broke my heart. Years later I found out that it was written on a beach close to where I was living when Dougie was missing home just like I was. This song will always have a place in my heart.
It brings me to tears every time.
I've travelled, currently in Guildford Slurrey for my sins, completely maudlin listening to this.
I don't care I'm properly hamesick and missing hame
Currently aged 19, moved away from my home in Aberdeen for first ever time studying in Sweden. Missing home
Yer still very young "son" as the Scots would say, don't ever forget home, bonnie Scotland, 🏴, I'm thinking of going back after 27years from the republic of Ireland 🇮🇪, love Ireland, but nothing here now for me
Brings a tear to the eye every time ✊🏻🏴
LYRICS
I don't know if you can see the changes that have come over me
In these last few days I've been afraid that I might drift away
So I've been telling old stories, singing songs
That make me think about where I came from
And that's the reasons why I seem so far away today
Oh and let me tell you that I love you
That I think about you all the time
Caledonia you're calling me and now I'm going home
For if I should become a stranger
You know that it would make me more than sad
Caledonia's been everything I've ever had
Oh and I have moved and I've kept on moving
Proved the points that I needed proving
Lost the friends that I needed losing, found others on the way
Oh and I have tried and kept on trying
Stolen dreams, yes there's no denying
I have travelled hard with conscience flying somewhere with the wind
Oh and let me tell you that I love you
That I think about you all the time
Caledonia you're calling me and now I'm going home
For if I should become a stranger
You know that it would make me more than sad
Caledonia's been everything I've ever had
Now I'm sitting here before the fire, the empty room, the forest choir
The flames that couldn't get any higher
Well they've withered, now they've gone
But I'm steady thinking
My way is clear and I know what I will do tomorrow
When the hands have shaken and the kisses flow, well I will disappear
Oh and let me tell you that I love you
That I think about you all the time
Caledonia you're calling me and now I'm going home
For if I should become a stranger
You know that it would make me more than sad
Caledonia's been everything I've ever had
Thanks, My little girl was looking for the lyrics
Thanks Isa
Beautiful
❤❤❤ magical... RIP ancestors...
My darling wife and I spent our honeymoon in Scotland, and this song takes me right back. What a magical and gorgeous place., amazing people, and fantastic music. I don't have a drop of Scottish blood in me, but it felt as much like home as anyplace on earth does.
Loved Dougie's song from the first time I heard it, and it never gets old.
To be Scottish is to share a mindset . If you felt welcomed here , then you belong . If you love the landscapes , then you were at home . Haste ye back
Between 2014 to 2016 I went to Australia on a working holiday visa for one year. Finished my 88 regional days and got granted my 2nd year visa. I wanted to stay but unfortunately the company I was working for promised me sponsorship but in the end didn't actually sponsor me just false promises. When I had to get a flight home after 2 years of finding myself and becoming a better person learning new cultures and just being more at peace with myself. I was in Cairns airport and this amazing song came on my TH-cam randomly. I just burst out crying as all my emotions came flooding in the middle of the airport. It was just so overwhelming and it related to me so much in that moment. I will always cherish this song of such a sad but also amazing memory of my independence and and finding myself. Gets me every time! 😥
I've never heard this song before but it brought me to tears. Its beautiful.
My dad's cremation is 13th Feb 2024.
This is the song that will be played when he passes through the curtain. 😢😢😢
My dad's going home
Omg, 😭
I love this song ❤ this music from the Scots is deep in my heart 🏴🇫🇷
As a Scotsman living in NY, this nearly brings me to tears every time I hear it. This will be our NATIONAL ANTHEM WHEN WE WIN OUR INDEPENDENCE....
Win?
Yes! Fight! Scotland needs independence! And this would be the perfect anthem!
Youl no win feek all. Yir in the yanky land. 😂😂😂 keep the union jack flying 🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thank you Stuart for your kindness . Scotland will always welcome you back. Scotland will always miss you. Scotland
We have so many worthy anthems
This is the most beautiful song I know. 👏👏👏 I am trying to learn it now 😃 Best wishes from Sweden.
Best version of this song. Even better than the original record, and that takes some doing. Dougie MacLean gets better and better musically as he gets older. A fantastic ambassador for Scotland and Scottish music
As a Scot born and raised, it’s taken me almost 19 years to find this song. One of my best mates played it in his car for me and it gave me a sense of patriotism I thought I’d lost. Such a beautiful song and it made me feel proud of being Scottish again 🏴🏴
My half Scottish Dad just passed away and I have never been able afford to go see my home land, my celtic bloodline at all, My Dad was Proud of his Scottish Blood. I am all Celtic and maybe a lttle Romanian I just head.. how the Spirit feels sometimes calling me home to a place I have never known.. Love, Freedom
come home when we are free from England!!
Ok when I can afford it I would very much like to come home and be free from the very reason the English set foot on Native Nations Land, now they have become slaves and us to their ways as to why they even came here omgosh!! Arrrgg!
''Hector the Hero'' is a lovely Scottish tune and another is '' Valley of Strathmore '' by Silly Wizard.
Thank you for the info
what does that mean Brother? and thank you
In tears...what a gorgeous song!
Love it! ❤❤
I love this song. I am Scottish but have lived in the Midlans for 36 years and this brings a tear to my eye every time I hear it!
How warm, true, and kindly spoken! I could not have expressed it any better. thanks for these words!
Thank you so much for this song.. I miss my Dad... Ive never been to any of my Celtic homelands.. but today I go pay for my Dads burial plot, to bury his ashes near his mother. it's taken 6 months.. and so much pain and horrible things to go thru, just to honor my Dads burial wishes.. God bless Scotland.. this song comforts me.. I miss my Dad singing... he was a singer for over 60years. He was so proud of his Bloodline, both sides.. Scott/German. what a mix aye?? lol.. God bless Scotland forever freedom, i hope your vote sets you free! Love and Prayers, Love Freedom
Proud of the welcome Scots have given everyone in Glasgow this past 2 weeks at the games. Love this song and hope it is played tonight at the closing ceremony. One last party, and this song epitomises our love for this country of ours.
Glad to say my wish came true and was the highlight of the night with the crowd joining in. Truly memorable and a moment in time which will stay with me forever.
As a scotsman you can't listen to this song while you're abroad and missing home, it does you in
Totally agree i was abroad and this song was playing it made me fill up with tears, ps I was only away for a 7 day holiday and it still got to me lol
Agreed 😪 especially when you’re in Australia during lockdown. 18 months we’ve been forbidden to leave the country.
I'm tearing up and I'm in Guildford Slurrey...
The staff are trying to understand but they don't get it...
Now I'm going home...
Time to do a caledonia
Make me cry. Italian one deeply loving Scotland
What a touching song. Had the pleasure to live in Scotland for almost 4 years and the desire to come back gets bigger every day.
Brings a tear to my eyes every time. What a song about our wonderful country.
Love this song. I'm Irish and the first time I heard this song was last October when we had our yearly Irish festival in Washington state and a band from Ireland sang this song. I fell in love with it. 💚
Lots of Irish/Irish Americans sing this at sessions in NY.
Sang this to my dad on his last breath tenerife 2014 when he passed away. He loved this tune. Xx love u always dad. Tenerife 2014.x
I'm sorry for your loss, what a beautiful song to drift off to. I bet he was an amazing person.
I am with you.
Love x
@@Happyheart146 😊
@@natsalie1715 my own Dad left the year before on the anniversary of my first marriage. Autumn equinox. He loved the canary Islands. My favourite memory with him was, sharing a pint in Lanzarote. Purple rain was playing. That song has followed me about since.
The love of source be with you.
@@natsalie1715 thank you x
Caledonia is the ancient name for Scotland. It is the name given us by the Romans 2,000 years ago, given to the whole country as it was the name of the largest tribe who led the fight to drive out the Romans on their three failed invasions of Caledonia. We romantically retain the name in songs and poetry. Beautifully sung!
Spud4X thank you for imfo ,beautiful song.
Spud4X Alba is an even older name for Scotland. Calendonia was not named by the Scots themselves but given by invaders.
Spud4X beautiful..i dont know..but i hear that song.and thougts i live in the past..there..
Spud4X the scots are the scotti tribe from Ireland.hence our name.
Spud4X For us Celts, the name is Alba, but Caledonia is fine!
I am lucky to have travelled most of this world, but I have never ever seen the majestic beauty like we have in my beloved Scotland. The Patriotic Scots are loved through out and have given so much to this world of ours now its time to have our own country in our hands VOTE YES
Ok but have you ever seen italy?
simple poetry that speaks right to my soul......
I'm not Scottish, but this is universal, wherever you are from, home and the things and people you love are part of your soul. Thank you Dougie for the gift of this song. Just substitute Caledonia for any place or person that matters most to you.
So true! just like a good Scotsman.Remeber love is mentioned many times in this song.
exactly why this song is so beautifully universal... thank you David Richards.
Absolutely Beautiful. No place like home. Sending love to all of Caledonia tonight from the Arizona desert
Sweeeet! Saor Alba
Debi pp
Pqp
Utah as well.
Cheers Debi 🏴
We played this song at my grans funeral, 5 years on since she passed this song still resonates me in my heart and I always think about her when I listen to it, miss you gran
My mother is Scottish and this song reminds me of me roots and so many happy holidays. We only have one chance in this life.
A dear friend sent me this song and I love it. I lost my first love, my Daddy two weeks ago and this is a beautiful song to remember him...and so many other beautiful memories! ❤
I bet half a million of these views are from me, walking home drunk and listening to this on my phone, wishing for just a moment that I was back home.
James Watt just come home and you will feel better. that's what I have done 😀
I need to go home to Scotland xx
Hah.... Funnily enough I thought the same.... I'm back in Scotland
Me too pal
Just skip Glasgow and you'll be fine!!!
Not the reason this song was written, I know, but this song has actually helped me as I have been overcoming a pretty bad addiction. I'm almost back, I'm a long long way from where I was, and I am way better off now than when I began.
Hope you’re well!
Day at a time buddy. Hope you're still going strong.
Kudos on overcoming the addiction...
Dougie wrote the song when he was very hamesick living in France. Everything can be an addiction it takes strength and perseverance to combat it. Stay strong and Slàinte Mhath
I wish you strength x
It's just so lovely.....it brings me to tears every time. It puts into song how I feel about Scotland, that normal words just can't.
What a great song . I would like to send our love to you all from Scotland to you all in this page.
Greetings from spain for the wonderful Scotland
Absolutely beautiful. ....thank you....blessings to you. 🥰🥰🥰
As a Scot I can honestly say that I still feel emotional about this song while still on Scottish soil and I mean this sincerely xx
Greetings to Scotland from Canada
This song (along with Runrig-Loch Lomond) is a must at every Scottish wedding or party. I'm Scottish but living in Australia and If I told you I get homesick everytime I heard this song it would be an understatement. My neighbours must love me it's on constant haha
Runrig magic, and loch Lomond is a beautiful place not far from where we came from 🏴