If you like Scotland and its music you will love this. Ronnie Costley is, as far as I can gather, a new solo artist although he previously sang with the Glasgow band Kissing Bandits. He lives in West Cork, Ireland, but abides in Scotland in his heart and soul.

The galaxy of stars on the opening "Caledonian Fanfare" defies listing, but suffice it to say most Scots icons are represented to good effect.

Even if you never set foot on Scottish soil the track "When We Were Wee" will stir memories of your childhood to wonderful effect. I loved the laidback presentation of those sweet recollections. Costley picks up the pace with "Bogeyman," but still tells a lovely story to great effect and wonderful phrases like "skinnymalinkey legs." We move to a more romantic role on the beautiful "Rose" that will also ignite lovelorn memories in all.

We have heard them all our lives, but who would have ever thought of using a station or ferry announcement as a basis for a tune? Costley does to great effect on "The Purser" in a sound that transports us back to days when electric guitar music by Hank Marvin permeated our lives. "Ode to Bobby D" has a Hendrix connection that is obvious in the sound produced.

He shows his versatility once more on a version of "The Skye Boat Song" that will infuriate some but probably delight many more. The deeper side of his writing is very well represented on the moving "Mammy's Boy," another evocative tale that will ring true with so many listeners. "Grandpa" opens a bit like one of Johnny Cash's folky songs but be not deceived, this is a much more light-hearted song with lovely banjo bits and phrasing from a million Scots tunes and songs.

This is not just a souvenir of Scotland it is a brilliant introduction to the music of that land and, contrary to an oft-noted problem, this set of mostly new tracks will grab you without a need for repeated listening.