The race is now underway for the Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award - with the 20-strong longlist revealed today.
The judging panel had a big job to do, with 401 eligible album submissions to choose from.
They will whittle the candidates down further on October 16, when the shortlist of 10 albums is announced - one of which will be chosen by music fans via a 72-hour online public vote.
Dundee’s Caird Hall will then be the venue for the presentation of the £20,000 prize on Thursday, November 6.
And you can be there to see performances by the likes of Brooke Combe, corto.alto, Dillon Barrie, and rEDOLENT by booking your ticket here.
Here are all 20 albums in the running, and what the nominated artists said when they heard the news they had been longlisted.
5. Constant Follower: The Smile You Send Out Returns To You
“I never expected to be here. After spending twenty years finding my way back to music, to have The Smile You Send Out Returns To You Longlisted for The SAY Award feels overwhelming. These songs came from a place of loss, but they’re really about tenderness, memory, and the small acts of kindness that keep us going. To see them connect with so many people, and even carry into the UK Top 20, gives me hope. It reminds me that what we send out into the world has a way of coming back.” | Contributed
6. corto.alto: 30/108
“Like many Scottish artists and producers, being part of The SAY Award Longlist has always been a dream of mine. With so much incredible music coming out of Scotland every year, I was truly honoured to see my debut album ‘Bad With Names’ make last year’s list. To then have my second album 30/108 included this year, alongside so many inspiring artists whose work I admire, feels even more exciting.” | Contributed
7. Faith Eliott: dryas
“I’m honored that ‘dryas’ has been Longlisted for The SAY Award 2025. One of my main goals for this album was to centre women, queer, and non-binary collaborators in production and performance, and to facilitate learning and mentorship through the creative process. I would love for this project to contribute visibility for women and queer artists, and to inspire others to lead projects and embrace technical roles themselves. Working with my primary collaborator Robyn Dawson and all the other incredible musicians and practitioners was a total joy, and having that work recognised by Scotland’s wider music community is really meaningful.” | Contributed
8. Hamish Hawk: A Firmer Hand
“It's never anything short of a privilege to be Longlisted for The SAY Award. It's so inspiring too, to see the incredible artists that Scotland continues to produce. It's a rare thing to be part of that kind of story; it makes me extremely proud." | Contributed