Glasgow's Winter Warmer: Jo Frost reports from Celtic Connections where an astonishing 300 shows were staged in Glasgow through January and into February.

Celtic Connections is Europe's largest winter festival, featuring 300 shows in Glasgow over 18 nights. The festival showcases a wide range of musical genres and attracts a large audience, with a third of the concerts selling out. The festival also includes an international industry networking event called Showcase Scotland, which this year featured diverse groups from Norway. One of the highlights of the festival was a sold-out show at the Barrowlands venue, featuring the band the olllam. Overall, Celtic Connections offers a vibrant and diverse musical experience for attendees. [Extracted from the article]