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A wandering Black Isler who has been hailed Scottish football's leading songwriter has released an anthem for the forthcoming Euro Championships to benefit a cause close to his heart.

Culbokie exile Neil Grant (44), a former Fortrose Academy pupil, learned the bagpipes while at school and also found time to play drums in a variety of thrash metal bands with fellow pupils.

Having performed around the world with a variety of bands, Mr Grant – whose match day songs can be heard in stadia ranging from Ross County's in Dingwall to Tynecastle, the home of Hearts – has settled in Sweden where he plays with Gothenburg metal band, Dun Ringill.

With no fewer than nine football clubs playing his songs, the prolific musician has released an anthem for the Scotland team, There’s Nae Team like Scotland, which features tongue in cheek references familiar to any self-respecting fan of the beautiful game.

Proceeds will be split between Scottish mental health charity SAMH and Mikeysline.

Mr Grant said: "I chose to back the charity SAMH and Mikeysline as mental health awareness is so vitally important during these unique times.

"My hope is that even more men and women will not be afraid to speak up.There is always help and people do care."

His thoughts on Scotland's chances? He said: “I am feeling optimistic that Scotland can make an impression.

"Reaching the group stage will most likely be beyond us, but I think we can still do ourselves proud and create a shock, preferably at England’s expense!"

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