“Fight, everybody earn the right, for your place upon the stage”
Hanley and the Baird
Hanley and the Baird blends story telling, humour, emotion and Scottish Character into songs that feel both familiar and unpredictable. From reflective ballads to crowd raising anthems the songs are built on connection, honesty and memorable live performance.
Five of their singles have charted in the UK. Their highest entry to date is No. 19 with Force of Beauty, while The Motorway Song reached No. 1 in the UK Country Chart, holding the top spot for two weeks. In 2026 they opened for Skipinnish in Edinburgh, Stirling and Dundee.
What makes their success remarkable is how it’s been achieved: without management, commercial airplay, or industry representation of any kind. Their music finds its way into the official UK charts purely through the strength of their songwriting and the loyalty of their audience.
MELLISA FAIRFEATHER LIVE OPENING FOR SKIPINNISH
2025
2025 saw Hanley and the Baird, with performance across some of Scotland’s most iconic stages, the Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh Castle, the Usher Hall, and the OVO Hydro.
They were part of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, bringing their signature blend of harmony, storytelling, and Scottish character to an international audience. Shortly after, they were invited to join Skipinnish on stage at the OVO Hydro, where their arrangement of Eagle’s Wing was performed to a sold‑out arena. Annette and Kirsty then went on to deliver three sold‑out shows at the Usher Hall, inviting both Skipinnish and Tattoo cast member to share their stage, further cementing the connection between the acts.
In May 2026, Hanley and the Baird joined Skipinnish once again, this time as the official opening act for their shows in Stirling, Dundee, and Edinburgh, introducing their music to thousands of new listeners and expanding their growing live audience.
MOTORWAY SONG
Venues past gigs
PERFORMED AT:
QUEENS HALL, EDINBURGH
USHER HALL, EDINBURGH
CAIRD HALL, DUNDEE
CELTIC CONNECTIONS / DANNY KYLE STAGE
ALHAMBRA, FIFE
ALBERT HALLS, STIRLING
ADAM SMITH THEATRE, FIFE
ORAN MOR, GLASGOW
CHURCHILL THEATRE, EDINBURGH
EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO
ST GILES CATHEDRAL, EDINBURGH
GIG DATES
Greyfriars Kirk
Greyfriars Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2QQ
OUR NEW FREE Community concerts
02 NOVEMBER 2026
Tickets available
Brewhemia bar
1A Market St, Edinburgh EH1 1DE
Acoustic show also featuring Aw Blacks
7th February 2027
FREE event, book a table
Usher Hall
Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH1 2EA
Full band show with Sing in the City
05th June 2027
Tickets available soon
The Alhambra
Full band show with Sing in the City Fife
22nd May 2027
Tickets available soon
Their Humour
This ‘Shite Hogmanay’ Song started as a joke about a ruined Hogmanay thanks to the weather in 2024. The street party was and alternative plans were required.. Hanley and the Baird were heading out to see Sharleen Spiteri and Texas headline. Instead they stayed home and wrote this Shite Song.
Usher hall
