A German army of die-hard Donnie Munro fans is planning to invade Angus.
Contrary to long-held beliefs, German musical tastes range wider than David Hasselhoff.
Runrig had a huge following in Germany during the 80s and 90s, when Munro was lead singer of the Gaelic band.
Munro’s popularity in Germany has continued since he left the band in 1997 and pursued a solo career.
There is also a Runrig fan club in Germany, based in Wuppertal a city east of Dusseldorf.
Earlier this year Munro performed 12 gigs for his adoring fans across Germany, including stops in Hamburg, Hannover, Freiburg and Oberhausen. Now his German army is to travel to Scotland to watch him perform an acoustic set at Montrose Town Hall.
Charlie Campbell of North East Musical and Sports Promotions said there had been “massive demand” from Germany.
He said: “I knew he was big in Europe but I didn’t realise just how popular he was.
“Looking through the names, there are a few Germans booked up already and Donnie’s website manager said there are more coming.
“It’s definitely a pleasant surprise and it will be a great boost for the Angus economy.
“His popularity in Germany seems to be a follow-on from his days in Runrig.
“For one lady coming over from Germany this will be the 75th time she’s seen Donnie.”
Munro will perform an acoustic set of solo songs and Runrig classics in Montrose on Valentine’s Day.
Only a handful of tickets remain for the Angus gig, which will feature special guests Eric Cloughley, Maggie Adamson and support from Colin Clyne.
Munro’s concert marks another big music date for the town following Status Quo’s MoFest headline gig in May and Big Country’s forthcoming show on December 13.
Munro, 60, joined Runrig full-time in the early 1980s. The band went on to become one of Scotland’s most popular acts.
In 1991 Runrig performed to an audience of around 50,000 on the banks of Loch Lomond at Balloch Castle before undertaking a mammoth tour of Europe.
Munro left Runrig in 1997 following three farewell concerts at Stirling Castle. He then embarked on what turned out to be a short-lived political career.
However, the singer returned to the music business in 1999 as a solo artist and continues to tour.
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