Maybe the fact that modern compositions fit easily into the 'folk' or 'traditional' categories at the Scottish awards may well be due to the fact that there is a much greater value placed on the tradition in Scotland.

It may appear to outsiders a bit chauvinistic at times, but it's a fact that a majority of all Scots could list(& even sing) a series of older 'folk' or 'traditional' songs when most non-folkie English would struggle to do the equivalent. So they have real criteria on which to base their judgement. It may sound like 'pop' music to Sassenach ears but who are we to judge?

In Ireland, the same principle applies, but even more so