Neil Grant is a Scottish musician best known for his work composing football anthems. He is originally from the Scottish highland village of Culbokie in The Black Isle.

Career

Grant's most recognisable work is the folk-anthem he composed for Heart of Midlothian Football Club, which was performed live before the kickoff of the Edinburgh derby at Tynecastle Park at the request of the club.[1]

He has also written anthems for Ross County,[1] St Johnstone,[2] St Mirren F.C., and Cowdenbeath.[3]

Grant's background is mainly in heavy metal music, and he recorded and toured as a drummer with RAAR and End of level boss,[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "Why Swedish-based musician has written a song about Foundation of Hearts". www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com.
  2. ↑ Dingwall, Blair. "LISTEN: Will the Saints go marching in to this musician's St Johnstone anthem? - The Courier".
  3. ↑ Campbell, David (18 October 2017). "St Mirren fans could soon be belting a new anthem at the Paisley 2021 Stadium". Daily Record.
  4. ↑ "END OF LEVEL BOSS Announces New Drummer, Confirms 'Blisstrain' European Tour Participation". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. 19 January 2008.
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