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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Ross Hunter

Jim Ottewill’s look into urban rave culture defies expectation

Glasgow has a rich rave culture that has developed over decades

SCOTLAND has always loved a party.

Indeed, our proclivity for drinking and celebration somewhat defines us as a nation. Every New Year at the stroke of midnight millions of people across the world find themselves singing a song in a language they don’t speak purely because its essence befits the occasion. Auld Lang Syne, for better or worse, gives the world the impression that we are a people of raucous spirit whose parties continue into the wee hours.

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