The Summer Walkers Runrig

"The Summer Walkers" by Runrig is a #CelticRock song released in 1991. The lyrics celebrate the beauty of nature and the passage of time, reflecting on personal and communal connections to the landscape. Themes of nostalgia, love, and the cycle of life are prominent, evoking a sense of longing and appreciation for the fleeting moments of summer. Musically, the song features rich instrumentation, including traditional Scottish elements, creating a vibrant, immersive experience. It resonates with audiences, highlighting cultural pride and the importance of heritage.

[Verse 1: Bruce Guthro]
Sometimes when you journey
Through the pages of a book
You're taken places beyond words
You let them speak their truths
Today I've opened treasures
That my eyes could scarce believe
They're the words of confirmation
Everything that makes me sing

[Verse 2: Rory Macdonald]
Summer comes to Sutherland
And you bend the hazel bow
You harness up the ponies
And you head out on the road
By Kilbreck and Altnaharra
You journey to your rest
With the guiding might of Suilven
For the campsites of the West

[Chorus: All]
And it's up by the Shin
And up by the Naver
And the long winding shores
Of Loch Maree
By Ben Hope and Ben Loyal
By Stack and by Arkle
The road reaches long
Now the summer is here

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