AMY Macdonald has announced a series of intimate acoustic shows following a sold-out UK tour earlier this year.

The Scottish singer-songwriter, whose album Under Stars reached number two in the charts, will be playing at the Parr Hall on November 2.

Amy, who is currently on the festival circuit in Europe, said: “It has been such a crazy year.

“The music industry has changed so drastically that I didn’t quite know what to expect, but I have to say I’m blown away by the strength of the live music scene.

“I feel like this year has been my busiest year ever for live shows. I have been all over the place playing so many amazing places in front of so many wonderful fans.

“Something that has struck me this year is the really positive feedback I’ve received from the stripped down part of the shows.

“I always worried that people would get bored without my band thrashing away in the background but it’s been quite the opposite.

“The same goes for the feedback on my new album, Under Stars. People seemed to be most excited by the stripped down acoustic songs.

“With all of this in mind, and my love for getting out there and performing live, I’ve decided to go on a very special acoustic tour.

“There will only be a handful of dates in smaller, intimate venues. It’ll be back to basics but I think it will make for a really special tour.”

Amy has had four top five albums in her 10-year career and her new single, Down By The Water, features backing vocals from Juliet Roberts, who was also at her recent sold out Royal Albert Hall show.

Tickets go on sale on Friday at 10am. Visit pyramidparrhall.com or call 442345.