King Creosote wins at Tartan Clef Awards

The Homecoming Scotland Tartan Clef Awards kicked off tonight at The SECC in Glasgow as Scotland's great and good gathered to enjoy a fantastic evening of entertainment in aid of Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy in Scotland.

The sell out show proved a fitting tribute to Scotland's rich musical heritage as some of the country's finest cultural ambassadors were honoured with prestigious Tartan Clef awards.

The night culminated in the presentation of The Homecoming Scotland Tartan Clef Award to the song Caledonia which was performed on the night by Dougie MacLean and The Homecoming Band, made up of Greg Kane (Hue & Cry) on piano, Eddi Reader on backing vocals, Billy Rankin (Nazareth/Rock Radio) on guitar, Tommy Cunningham (Wet Wet Wet) on drums and Nico Bruce (Proclaimers) on the Bass. Their rousing rendition of the much loved song was the perfect finale to an unforgettable night.

Earlier in the evening, Mott the Hoople celebrated their successful reunion as part of their 40th anniversary tour by picking up the Sir Reo Stakis Foundation Legends Award which was presented to them by The Down & Outs - a Mott the Hoople tribute band consisting of Joe Elliot (legendary Def Leppard frontman) and The Quireboys. Lead singer Ian Hunter, originally from Hamilton, then led the band in a roof raising performance of their classics hits.

In a night packed full of special performances and surprises, Glasgow's own Lloyd Cole & the Commotions reunited on stage exclusively for the show. Famed for their groundbreaking debut album Rattlesnakes, the band were awarded The Glasgow: Scotland with style Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Homecoming Scotland Tartan Clefs also witnessed stunning performances from the next generation of Scottish talent too. The View confirmed why they won The Scottish Sun Best Live Band Award with a typically energetic set while King Creosote triumphed in The Ticketmaster Singer/Songwriter of The Year.

Other winners on the night included acclaimed composer Patrick Doyle, folk legends Capercaillie and former Marillion front-man Fish. Legendary Scot John Reid, singer from Nightcrawlers as well as songwriter for Tina Turner, Leona Lewis and Rod Stewart was recognised for his contribution to Scottish music with The Sunday Mail Industry Award.

Also in attendance at the star-studded event were Taggart actor Alex Norton, Mogwai, Eddi Reader and Def Leppard's Joe Elliot.

The full list of winners for The Homecoming Scotland Tartan Clef Awards are:

Award 1: Ticketmaster Singer/Songwriter Of The Year Award presented by Eddi Reader and Colette Grufferty of Ticketmaster. Winner- King Creosote.

Award 2 : Guitar Guitar Folk, Trad & Roots Award presented by Phil Cunningham and Graham Bell of Ticketmaster. Winner - Capercaillie

Award 3: PRS For Music Award for Outstanding Contribution presented by Alex Norton and Jeremy Fabinyi of PRS. Winner – Patrick Doyle

Award 4: The Sun Best Live Band Award presented by John Smeaton and Donald Macleod. Winner – The View

Award 5: 96.3 Rock Radio Scottish Rock Award presented by Tom Russel of Rock Radio. Winner – Fish

Award 6: Reo Stakis Foundation Legend Award presented by Joe Elliot and Evros Stakis. Winner – Mott The Hoople

Award 7: Sunday Mail Industry Award presented by Pat Kane and Billy Sloan of the Sunday Mail. Winner – John Reid

Award 8 : Glasgow Scotland With Style Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Ford Kiernan and Bailie Gordon Matheson . Winner – Lloyd Cole & The Commotions

Award 9 : SECC Award presented by Fred Macaulay and John Sharkey. Winner DF Concerts

Award 10 : Homecoming Scotland Tartan Clef Award presented by Michael Russell. Winner - Caledonia