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WeeRob
06-Apr-11, 22:40
Anyone watch the new BBC Scotland show 'Burnistoun'??

Apparently the theme is called 'Thurso' and is by a Glasgow based band called Over The Wall.

Anyone shed any light on this? Coincidence or are they local?

Serenity
11-Apr-11, 00:53
I came across this song a few years ago but couldn't find a link behind the band and Thurso. I sent them a message on facebook but they ignored it.
As to the relevance to the program? Well I only saw a few minutes as it was so ridiculous but it seems to represent a typical south west town so I would say they just went with it for the sound, not the name.

Just found this thread: http://forum.caithness.org/showthread.php?67586-Over-The-Wall-Thurso-and-Wick

sgp
19-Apr-11, 21:46
Hi WeeRob In reply to your post yes there is a connection to Thurso all be it distant. The band Over the wall is made up of two guys one (Gav) is from Bathgate and has family connections in Thurso. I belive the tune was chossen for the music and not the towns name. Gav has stayed in Thurso many times over the years and know the area well. P S the band have embarked on a tour of Britian ( Around Britian in 80 Days) wich include dates in Thurso and Stornoway. hope this helps grant.

Niall Fernie
24-Apr-11, 09:48
Its available on Spotify:

http://open.spotify.com/track/3Ss4t3g5VyKritAVVqxqJg