by LIAM O’HEANAI World-renowned music festival Celtic Connections today unveils an incredible programme powered by a spirit of discovery for its 2027 edition, as it prepares to
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Conservative Housing spokesperson Liam Kerr; Cabinet Secretary Shirley Ann Somerville and SNP MSP Paul McLennan. by BILL HEANEY There is a special place in my