Lothian Gaelic Choir came out on top in the coveted Lovat and Tullibardine Shield at this year’s Royal National Mòd .
However, it was Oban Gaelic Choir’s ‘marmite’ rendition of an electronic Celtic band that has been making headlines.
Oban finished second in the competition for the second year running, after winning it in 2015, but people are loving their take on Niteworks’ Maraiche – it has been viewed more than 44,000 times on social media.
Oban’s conductor Sileas Sinclair said: ‘We knew we were going to do that song so we were all excited about trying something new.
‘It’s a very modern arrangement on a young band, Niteworks’ Maraiche. I just love the song.
The Oban Ladies Gaelic Choir also had a successful Mòd. They cleaned up in the morning, winning the Esme Smyth Trophy, as well as the Donald U Johnston and Angus Johnston trophies for the highest marks in music and Gaelic.
Sileas said: ‘It’s fantastic. I am so pleased for them. They worked really hard – the men also got third; they did really well. They all worked really hard.
Oban’s success didn’t end there. Former Obanite, Julie-Ann MacFadyen was part of Lothian’s winning choir.