"Heather on the Hill" is a song by the Scottish singer-songwriter Nathan Evans, released on 26 January 2024 as a single.[1] It appears on his second album, 1994. It was certified Silver in November 2024 by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for sales in excess of 200,000 copies.[2]
Following his viral sea-shanty success in 2021, Evans developed original folk-pop material. Heather on the Hill was released digitally and streamed worldwide, including a “Bagpipe Version.”[3]
Reception
Critics praised its Scottish folk atmosphere. The Central Trend highlighted its romance.[4] The song peaked at number 42 on the UK Official Singles Chart, and spent a combined total of nine weeks within the top 100.[5] It was subsequently certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in November 2024.[6] It achieved considerable commercial success on the UK Streaming Singles Charts, where it peaked at number 12, as well as number 11 on the UK Singles Sales Charts.[7] In the Republic of Ireland, it peaked at number 30 and spent a combined total of six weeks within the Irish Singles Charts.[8]
Personnel
Credits adapted from album and single liner notes.[9]
Nathan Evans – lead vocals, songwriter
Lewis Gardiner – songwriter, producer, instrumentation
Alan Jukes – songwriter, producer, instrumentation
Stephen Jukes – songwriter, producer, instrumentation
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