In The Proclaimers’ famous 1988 single “I’m Gonna Be (500 miles)”, the Scottish duo committed themselves to walking 500 miles, and indeed 500 more, out of devotion to their love.
But where could that have taken them?
Based on the radial distance from Leith where the two were born, we can estimate what countries the pair could’ve passed by, even which one had the door at which they fell down.
However, best to point out now this estimation does not consider real world factors like road curves or seas blocking The Proclaimers’ route (indeed they cannot walk on water.)
With that said, here are thirteen countries The Proclaimers could have landed in if they walked 500 miles, and then 500 more.
5. Denmark
The last in the list close to the 500-mile range, Denmark is one other country The Proclaimers may have seen half-way on their trip. Here, as with most of Scandinavia, the pair would enjoy exquisite architectural design and gorgeous landscapes. Photo: Pexels--2286921 (via Canva)
6. France
Now in the approximate 1,000-mile radius from Leith, The Proclaimers would finally be able to enjoy the va va voom of France. When embarking on a crusade for the love of your life, the romantic City of Lights (Paris) certainly wouldn't be a bad choice. Photo: KavalenkavaVolha (Getty Images Pro) / Andrew Milligan (PA)
7. Spain
The European tour carries on with Spain as another potential destination for the Scottish duo. However, the country is known for both its fame and recent flame as wildfires have been prevalent due to Europe's heatwave. Stay safe fellas! Photo: NeoPhoto (via Canva) / Andrew Milligan (PA)
8. Italy
With picturesque seaside villages, dramatic mountains, ancient cities, and idyllic islands, Italy is certainly not a bad choice to travel to for your love. It is easy to understand why Italy is regarded as one of the most romantic destinations worldwide. Photo: adisa (Getty Images Pro) / Andrew Milligan (PA)