SCOTTISH folk singer songwriter Donovan last night received a prestigious BBC award for a career spanning almost 50 years. The Glasgow-born guitarist, who has inspired generations of musicians and fans alike, was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the annual BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards ceremony in London.

Donovan, who celebrated with a performance of his debut single, the 1965 hit Catch The Wind, said he was “honoured.” He added: “I was fired with the mission to bring Celtic music back to popular culture and I’m so glad the new generations have taken up the torch.”