Scotland has always punched above its weight when it comes to music.
From Simple Minds and the Bay City Rollers, to Lewis Capaldi and Calvin Harris, via the Jesus & Mary Chain and Teenage Fanclub, the sounds of Scotland have been exported around the world for decades.
And there are a similar embarrassment of riches when it comes to the music venues that welcome tightly-packed crowds of fans each week to enjoy old favourites and hotly-tipped youngsters.
It’s a constantly-evolving scene with new venues popping up to take the place of legendary former nightspots like the Glasgow Apollo and the ABC, the latter currently being demolished after being gutted in the Glasgow School of Art fire.
It’s tougher than ever to make ends meet running a music venue, but in towns and cities across the country dedicated owners and managers somehow make it work.
We asked our army of readers what their favourite places were to catch a gig were and there were plenty of surprises - with grassroots clubs joining the more famous names in the roll of honour.
Here are the 13 that were mentioned most often.
9. St Luke's
Another newer arrival in Glasgow's live music scene, St Luke's (or St Luke's and the Winged Ox to give it its full name) is housed in a church dating back to 1836 just a few hundred metres from the Barrowland Ballroon in the East End. The church closed in 2012 and a refurbishment in 2015 turned it into a bar, restaurant and gig venue - all maintaining the original features of the church. Many a singer has enjoyed scaling the pulpit to belt out a tune or two. | Google Maps
10. Tolbooth
Another historic building that has been turned into a temple of music is Stirling's Tolbooth, which has housed a courthouse and jail since being built in the 17th century. Now it's an arts space with a venue, cafe and recording studio, but still retains the atmosphere generated by its past. It's just up the road from the Albert Halls - another great place in Stirling to catch a gig. | Google Maps
11. 50RPM at the Georgian Hotel
Proof that you can find incredible gig venues in the most unlikely of places, 50RPM is a community music club that has been based at Coatbridge's Georgian Hotel since 2019. Dedicated to bring bands to the town who might otherwise only visit Glasgow, acts have included Richard Jobson, Glenn Tilbrook, Andy White, Briana Corrigan, Tom Robinson and - just this month - Ed Tudor-Pole. | Google Maps
12. Usher Hall
Edinburgh's imposing Usher Hall may have traditionally been most famous for its programme of classical music, but in recent years it's become a popular stop for pop and rock musicians too. With great accoustics and a decent rake in the standing area it's an impressive place to catch a gig. Acts appearing in the coming months include Suede, Del Amitri, Boyzlife and The Vaccines. | Google Maps