How Scottish band's song became remixed viral TikTok hit

Glasgow Times

2 days ago

The social media platform often turns little-known songs into multi-million-streamed hits, and this Scottish song has been taken on that journey.
The Glen, a song penned by Beluga Lagoon, has been edited into a dance tune that's been called 'banging' by fans online.
With over 100,000 videos made on TikTok using the remix as a sound, and millions of views, the song has become a sensation.
Who is behind the remix of The Glen?
DJ Levi Heron, from the Isle of Lewis, has remixed the song.
The Glen (Levi Heron Remix) has shot to fame on the site and generated millions of views and thousands of likes.
It's also racked up millions of streams, boasting an impressive 5 million listens on Spotify alone.
Speaking about the inspiration behind the remix, the DJ said on the site: "To think I only made this remix for my mum for her Birthday."
Who wrote the original song?
The Glen was originally written by Scottish folk band Beluga Lagoon.
It's the second song on the band's album The Caledonian Fig Tree, which was released in 2019.
The Glen is their most listened to tune on Spotify, racking up over 6 million streams to date.
Who are Beluga Lagoon?
How Scottish band's song became remixed viral TikTok hit (Image: HebCelt) Beluga Lagoon is an eight-piece Scottish folk band.
Founded by Scottish wildlife film-maker, Andrew O'Donnell, Beluga Lagoon conjure up music "inspired by the great outdoors."
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They released their first album in 2018 and have seven albums released to date.
They've had a prolific couple of years, releasing The Slug's Bunnet in 2024, and The Tombs O' The Faeries earlier this year.
They recently played a sold-out show at Glasgow's Kelvingrove Bandstand in June 2025.
What's the TikTok trend with The Glen?
The remix has sparked various trends on the social media platform, with people dancing to the track or using it over the top of other videos.
Couples, families and people on their own have taken on the challenge of coming up with choreography for the catchy tune.
What are the lyrics to the song?
Beluga Lagoon are known for their expansive sound and self-proclaimed 'weird' lyrics.
The chorus of the song which is used as the main hook in the remix has the lyrics:
"So hope flies in the eyes again , I think I feel alive again , ohhhhh , goin' slowwwww , Oh the sun she glows , dippin my toes in the Linn."
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What do fans think of the tune?
People have flocked to the comments on Levi Heron's videos of the tune.
One said: "I am living for beluga lagoon remix at the minute, what an absolute Scottish banger."
Another gushed: "my mood instantly changes when I hear this. It just makes me so happy."
A third joked: "This song should of entered the Eurovision contest."