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Caledonia - Celtic Whistles Collection Vol.11

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"Caledonia" is a folk song composed by Scottish singer-songwriter Dougie MacLean in 1977. It is said that MacLean wrote it in just 10 minutes while thinking of his Scottish homeland on a beach in France.The title "Caledonia" is the name the ancient Romans used for Scotland, and today it is affectionately used as a poetic alias for the country.It became widely known with the 1983 album Singing Land and is cherished as an anthem for Scotland's independence movement and events.The song is loved so much that it is sometimes called "Scotland's unofficial national anthem," and it has been covered by many artists.The lyrics are simple yet full of nostalgia, singing of love for the Scottish homeland.Today, it is sung at weddings, farewells, and national events, holding special meaning for the Scottish people.

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