When I was writing my debut album, Outline Of A Girl, I took inspiration from work songs and notably the stories and songs of the Newhaven fishwives. I spent time wandering around the harbour and seafront, and formed some of the tunes by the harbour in the sunshine. I started popping into The Old Chain Pier. It’s a great pub right on the waterfront: cosy, nice food, great beers and absolutely stunning views out onto the Forth. A good spot for cute wintertime dates, takeaway beers in the summer or maybe even writing your album.

Outline Of A Girl is released digitally on Friday 13 February; Lou Mclean’s workshop and performance tour stops off at Duncan Place, Edinburgh, Saturday 21 February; The Johnston, Kirkcudbright, Saturday 28 February; Govanhill Baths, Glasgow, Saturday 7 March; Fire Station Creative, Dunfermline, Saturday 14 March; Mclean plays a full live show at Leith Depot, Edinburgh, Thursday 3 April; man picture: Jannica Honey.

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