The Albert Halls in Stirling once again played host to some of the top names in Scottish music as the city hosted the Scottish Album of the Year Awards.
The top accolade was scooped this year by the Edinburgh five-piece rEDOLENT, who were honoured for their debut album ‘dinny greet’,
They took home the bespoke trophy and the £20,000 top prize available on the night and follow in the footsteps of some of the biggest names in the Scottish music scene in securing the title.
After claiming their award, rEDOLENT – made up of brothers Danny and Robin Herbert plus Andrew Turnbull, Robbie White and Alice Hancock – said: “This feels like the dream of a seven year old child – it’s making me question all of existence and reality.
“I always feel like we’re sprinting behind the pack trying to keep up and all I’ve wanted to do is contribute something. I’m potentially also gonna greet right now which is ironic.
“We’re just so grateful this helps us keep this wee club that we’ve got going. Thank you also to Young Fathers for all the cool tunes and for not releasing one this year!”
Elsewhere, Martyn Bennett’s final record ‘Grit’ was awarded the Modern Scottish Classic Award with Martyn’s wife Kirsten Bennett and close friend BJ Stewart accepting on his behalf.
Kirsten said: “This is a very special award. Martyn would have loved that this represents so much of what is outstanding about Scottish music that’s happening now, no matter what genre.”
The glittering night of music was presented by broadcasters Nicola Meighan and Vic Galloway and was the third consecutive year the Albert Halls had hosted the awards.
Stirling Council Depute Leader, Cllr Gerry McGarvey said: “Stirling has been proud to host The SAY Award over the last three years, with the historic Albert Halls providing an ideal stage for this magnificent event, especially as we celebrate our 900th anniversary this year.
“Our partnership with The SAY Award continues beyond this evening as the award-winning Tolbooth Stirling will host a number of shows from some of the shortlisted artists as well as an exhibition from local artist Elin Isaksson who designed the stunning trophies as part of The SAY Award Design Commission.
“Thank you once again to everyone who played their part in making The 2024 SAY Award a resounding success and underlining Stirling’s status as a major cultural events destination.”