Donald MacNeill

A delight from start to finish, Liag is a superb collection of tunes which reunites Dermot Byrne, Éamonn Coyne and John Doyle, three exemplary musicians, totally at one with each other and their music.

Roseanne Reid has quietly taken her place in the Scottish music scene and by no accident finds herself sitting at the top table with “Trails”, an exceptional and brilliant record, produced by Teddy Thompson and a guest appearance from Steve Earle.

Innes Watson’s highly anticipated debut solo album ‘Guitar Colloquium’ speaks volumes and is full of emotion. It is the complete antithesis of self-indulgent.

Corcra is a modern, fresh and timeless album that showcases Gráinne Holland’s versatility as a singer. Produced by flautist Brian Finnegan (Flook) it features Irish and Scottish guest musicians including Aidan O’Rourke (LAU).

Sebastian and Natalie Bryce are two very talented people. The care they have exercised in producing this album is very evident: it is no wonder that they have caught the ear of BBC R6 and others. It is an exceptional album.

Some People I Know is a well-produced album which for lovers of harmony singing is a real treat. Coupled with the well-constructed songs and impeccable musicianship it’s certainly an album you should check out.

Freumhan Falaichte is a breathtakingly accomplished album with an incredible line-up including Julie Fowlis, Rosa Cedron, Fraser Fifield, Ewan MacPherson, Natalie Haas and Donald Hay. It’s also an enormously significant album in the Scottish folk scene and for Gaelic music.

The Young’uns earn themselves a very special place in the history of Ceòl Cholasa – The tiny Hebridean Island of Colonsay, population circa 120, location, on the left of Scotland in deep water, finally rose as one to give a standing ovation to the first English band to appear at the festival.

Graham Mackenzie’s Crossing Borders is an ambitious, original and ultimately, very successful venture. Originating as a commission for Celtic Connections Crossing Borders proves to be exceptional, both as an album and on stage.

With a tracklisting voted for by fans, The Carrivick Sisters celebrate their ten years of recording and performing music together with an album that showcases their incredible talents.

The Mitchell Theatre was filled to capacity to experience the true American legend that is Tom Paxton and he didn’t disappoint. Joined by his band of Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer it was a truly memorable evening.

Along with Wildwood Kin, Seth Lakeman delivers an all-around winner with his latest album Ballad of The Broken Few. Produced by Ethan Johns it is stacked with winning ingredients that are impossible to resist.