West Lothian star Lewis Capaldi is busy working on new music - find out what he's been up to in the meantime

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Loved by the nation and adored by the world, West Lothian’s very own Lewis Capaldi reached top heights with debut album ‘Divinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent’, reaching number one in the UK charts.Since his humble beginnings in East Whitburn, the Scottish singer-songwriter has been on a hiatus of his own creation as he wanted to put his best foot forward with new music.But, what has the star been up to in his time away from the live music scene?

Read on to fund out more.Capaldi used to reside between East Whitburn and Bathgate during his childhood, after moving from Glasgow at the age of four.He then moved back to the city into a flat when his album took off, but spent little time there as he was touring constantly.And during his time away from the world, Lewis has moved into a farmhouse in East Renfrewshire, and has been upgrading it with modern amenities.

Speaking about his renovations to the Daily Record, Lewis said: “I’m getting a lot of work done to it just now. It’s getting renovated, but I’m really enjoying living there.” Lewis is having a swimming pool, gym spa and sauna added to his home in East Renfrewshire alongside a media room, home cinema and expanded master bedroom as well as other bedrooms and a kitchen renovation.Lewis has also been recording with some big names as he prepares his second album for release, which he is now at the point of being able to put out into the world.

Lewis added to his Daily Record interview: “I have been busy in the studio and everything is getting into a bit more shape. “I can’t wait to get the songs out now and release my new music.