| The Highland Connection | ||||
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| Released | 1979 | |||
| Genre | Celtic rock | |||
| Length | 42:28 | |||
| Label | Ridge | |||
| Runrig chronology | ||||
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The Highland Connection is the second album by Celtic rock band Runrig. It was released in 1979.
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