Heather on the Hill
| "Heather on the Hill" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Nathan Evans | ||||
| from the album 1994 | ||||
| Released | 26 January 2024 | |||
| Recorded | 2023–2024 | |||
| Genre | Folk, folk-pop | |||
| Label | Better Now, Universal Music, GmbH | |||
| Songwriters | Nathan Evans; Lewis Gardiner; Alan Jukes; Stephen Jukes | |||
| Producers | Alan Jukes; Stephen Jukes; Lewis Gardiner | |||
| Nathan Evans singles chronology | ||||
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"Heather on the Hill" is a song by the Scottish singer-songwriter Nathan Evans, released on 26 January 2024 as a single.[1] It appears on his second album, 1994. It was certified Silver in November 2024 by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for sales in excess of 200,000 copies.[2]
Background and release
Following his viral sea-shanty success in 2021, Evans developed original folk-pop material. Heather on the Hill was released digitally and streamed worldwide, including a “Bagpipe Version.”[3]
Reception
Critics praised its Scottish folk atmosphere. The Central Trend highlighted its romance.[4] The song peaked at number 42 on the UK Official Singles Chart, and spent a combined total of nine weeks within the top 100.[5] It was subsequently certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) in November 2024.[6] It achieved considerable commercial success on the UK Streaming Singles Charts, where it peaked at number 12, as well as number 11 on the UK Singles Sales Charts.[7] In the Republic of Ireland, it peaked at number 30 and spent a combined total of six weeks within the Irish Singles Charts.[8]
Personnel
Credits adapted from album and single liner notes.[9]
- Nathan Evans – lead vocals, songwriter
- Lewis Gardiner – songwriter, producer, instrumentation
- Alan Jukes – songwriter, producer, instrumentation
- Stephen Jukes – songwriter, producer, instrumentation
- Session musicians – strings, banjo, fiddle, percussion
- Mixing engineer – Alan Jukes
- Mastering engineer – Stephen Jukes
Formats
- Digital download and streaming – standard version
- Bagpipe Version – digital download and streaming featuring traditional Scottish bagpipes[10]
Charts
| Chart (2024) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom (OCC)[11] | 42 |
| Ireland (IRMA)[12] | 30 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom (BPI)[13] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 26 January 2024 | Digital download, streaming | Better Now Records / Universal Music, GmbH |
| United States | 26 January 2024 | Digital download, streaming | Better Now Records / Universal Music, GmbH |
| Europe | 26 January 2024 | Digital download, streaming | Better Now Records / Universal Music, GmbH |
References
- ^ "Nathan Evans - Homepage". Nathan Evans - Homepage. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ "Nathan Evans, Heather On The Hill, Single - The BPI". BPI. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ "Heather On The Hill (Bagpipe Version) – Single". Apple Music. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ "Nathan Evans' new release, Heather on the Hill, is a rich track filled with culture and romance". The Central Trend. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ "HEATHER ON THE HILL by NATHAN EVANS – Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ "BRIT Certified - The BPI". BPI. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ "Official Singles Sales Chart on 2/2/2024". Official Charts. 3 February 2024. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart on 26/1/2024". Official Charts. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ "Heather On The Hill – Song by Nathan Evans". Apple Music. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ "Heather On The Hill (Bagpipe Version) – Single". Apple Music. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ "HEATHER ON THE HILL by NATHAN EVANS – Official Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart on 26/1/2024". Official Charts. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2025.
- ^ "British single certifications – Nathan Evans – Heather on the Hill". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 29 November 2025. Select singles in the Formats field. Type Heather on the Hill Nathan Evans in the "Search:" field.