Birth Name:
Charles Stobo Reid
Craig Morris Reid
Place of Birth: Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland
Date of Birth: March 5, 1962
Ethnicity: Scottish
The Proclaimers is a Scottish band composed of twin brothers Charlie and Craig Reid. They are of Scottish descent, and grew up in Edinburgh, Cornwall, and Auchtermuchty.
The Proclaimers’ maternal grandfather was John Stobo Mancor (the son of Charles John Morris Mancor and Barbara Taylor). Charles was born in Ayr, Scotland. Barbara was born in Edinburgh, Scotland.
The Proclaimers are known for their Scottish accent. It is often portrayed as one of their most distinctive traits.