On this day: in 1983, the Local Hero film soundtrack was released. Featuring a score composed by Mark, and directed by Bill Forsyth, the Scottish comedy-drama follows an American oil company executive who travels to Ferness in an attempt to purchase the seaside town. Later this year the stage adaptation of Local Hero will be performed at Chichester Festival Theatre, UK. Directed by Daniel Evans, and featuring new music composed by Mark for the production. For dates and tickets, see: https://www.

Released today, for the first time ever on Blu-ray, Bill Forsyth’s classic film ‘Local Hero’, with soundtrack composed by Mark. A 2-disc set, packed with exclusive special features, including an audio commentary with Forsyth & critic Mark Kermode, and a brand-new interview with Mark Knopfler about the process of scoring the film. Available now from HMV and Amazon: https://go.markknopfler.com/localhero | Mark Knopfler

Going Home is a classic from Mark's debut soundtrack album, composed for the timeless film, Local Hero Featuring music and lyrics by Mark, Local Hero the musical comes to the Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh in March. For more info, head to lyceum.org.uk/localhero | Mark Knopfler

Mark Knopfler Going Home Theme of the Local Hero (A Night In London Official Live Video) | Dire Straits/Mark Knopfler Fans Worldwide

Mark Knopfler's Guitar Heroes present: 'Going Home (Theme From Local Hero)', a new recording produced in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America. Featuring over 60 superstar musicians. Out March 15th. Pre-order here: markknopfler.lnk.to/guitarheroesFA #markknopflersguitarheroes | Mark Knopfler