Scottish singer-songwriter. Songs shaped by faith, longing, grace, and the everyday moments that form us.

Joined February 2026
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Panting Deer is starting to find a home online. pantingxdeer.com is slowly becoming the central place for songs, sessions, and everything around the project. still building, but it’s coming together. pantingxdeer.com
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it has been 28 years since Scotland played in a world cup game and that makes me feel old! here's hoping we get off to a good start later and that all those who have travelled have a great time #AlbaGuBràth 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
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i tend to listen to the same records over and over again. there's a comfort in it but i'm looking for recommendations: folk, americana, singer-songwriter, or anything beautifully written. any thoughts?
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happy record store day. i hope everyone manages to get the records they are hoping for. i am looking forward to listening to the @Caamp record.
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i think quiet music finds the right people eventually
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Not everything’s acoustic guitars and overthinking… Away from the music, I’m a big baseball fan. So tonight I’ll be watching the @Cubs — as usual, getting far too invested for someone sitting in the UK. No songs tonight - just baseball. - Panting Deer x
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A quiet beginning. “Paper Boats” — Panting Deer
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This mug sat beside me through a lot of early mornings. Somewhere in the last house move it disappeared. I still occasionally look for it without thinking.
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I came across this photo recently — Christmas when I was about two, sitting with my gran and a little toy piano. There were plenty of toys around the room, but that’s where I stayed. I didn’t know it then, but no matter what else might be going on, creating music would...
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quietly keep finding its way back into my life. In some ways, projects like Panting Deer feel like returning to something that started a long, long time ago!
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An honourable mention goes to Alanis Morissette. I couldn't choose just one of her albums as I think they are all excellent! #InternationalWomensDay
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Yesterday I shared five albums that have shaped the way I write songs. Today, for International Women’s Day, I wanted to highlight five records by incredible women that have had just as big an impact on me.
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Each of these records, although different to one another, carry such a strong voice — fearless songwriting, emotional honesty, and songs that stay with you long after they finish. They’ve all influenced the way I listen to music and the way I think about writing songs.
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If you’re looking for something to listen to today, I’d highly recommend spending some time with any of these records. What albums by women have shaped the way you hear music? #InternationalWomensDay
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