Michael Mara was a Scottish singer-songwriter and musician, performed at Murdock and at Milngavie folk club. He is known as the Bard of Dundee. Marra was a solo performer who toured the UK. His intimate gigs enthralled audiences. He also worked in theatre, radio and television. His songwriting was rooted in Scottish life and he found an audience within and beyond the folk music scene, which led to him work as a support musician for such performers as Van Morrison, The Proclaimers, Barbara Dickson and Deacon Blue. His song "Hermless" has been suggested as a potential Scottish national anthem.