Ainsley Hamill will be part of the Celtic Connections opening concert before also launching her brand new album, Fable, on January 17 including the new single Machir Bay out today, and December's release Ó Ho-ró ílle Dhuinn, before embarking on a mini-tour in England to kick-start her incredible year.

In Episode 18 of The Good Stuff In Between, she shares the inspiration behind her new work including the legends and landscapes of Scotland, the videos that accompany it, and the importance of friendship as her creative spark.

She also takes a look back on how her career began, offers advice to new performers based on her own experiences, considers how the folk community differs from others, and how performing at the likes of Eurovision, the Mod and other internationally renowned events have helped shaped her approach to music.

Episode 18, Ainsley, streaming now.