This year’s Celtic Connections (15th Jan – 2nd Feb), like everything else in life these days, will be rather different, but they have still put together a varied, vibrant, and eclectic line-up which, all things considered, deserves huge respect and congratulations. More than ever this year’s festival feels like a celebration of music – one which we can all join in. There are too many bands and artists to mention them all here, but go to Celtic Connections to find out who is a

Once again Montgomery Scott raises a glass to see out the old year and ring in the new and that means it’s time for Scots Whay Hae!’s annual selection of New Year’s Eve treats. It’s an alternative to the Hogmanay telly, so if there’s little you fancy on the box there might be something here to your liking. 2019 saw the launch of BBC Scotland which, despite some initial concerns, became home to some terrific original programming as well as becoming the place to find Scottish f