Edinburgh's Greatest Hits: A Celebration of the Capital's Music History

By Jim Byers, Jonathan Trew, Fiona Shepherd and Alison Stroak

A celebration of the city and its enduring love affair with music and musicians, venues and shops, one which will spark the remembrance of unique, high-octane experiences for all of us' – Ian Rankin

Discover Edinburgh’s hidden music heritage with this eye-opening guide to the city’s musical milestones, famous gigs, infamous incidents and colourful characters. From folk to funk, pop to punk, this compilation of bite-sized stories shines a light on the key people, venues and gigs that have shaped the city’s music scene. From Bowie to the Bay City Rollers, Edinburgh’s Greatest Hits touches on the big names as well as revealing some lesser-known legends and tall tales.

Jim Byers, Fiona Shepherd, Alison Stroak and Jonathan Trew share decades of music fandom and journalism between them and are uniquely placed to explore the capital’s music scene, past and present.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Polygon
• Release date: May 19, 2022
• ISBN: 9781788853156

Jim Byers

Jim Byers runs Edinburgh Music Lovers (EML), a platform and occasional promoter of special events for a community of like- minded music fans. He started his career as a music journalist, first in Edinburgh and later in London, before moving into PR and communications.