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How to get the most sought-after sound in indie rock without permanently modifying your guitar

A DIY rubber bridge project can help you get the distinctive tone beloved by the likes of Phoebe Bridgers, The National, Wilco, and many more

Guitar World · Jan 18, 2023

Cross-party MSPs to pressure government amid fears of 'abuse' of Scottish courts

A CROSS-PARTY group of MSPs will pressure the government to act amid warnings that Scottish courts could be laid open to international “libel…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 18, 2023

Axing BBC bagpiping show would be ‘an own goal’, say pipers

THE former president of a top piping body has warned that “watering down” a flagship programme on BBC radio would be “just as bad” as axing…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 18, 2023

Nicola Sturgeon 'to make major change to de facto referendum plan'

THE SNP may be set to roll back plans for a de facto independence referendum at the next General Election with major changes to the proposals at a…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 14, 2023

We should fight next TWO elections on issue of independence, says top SNP MP

THE SNP should fight both the next Westminster and Holyrood elections on the single issue of independence, a senior MP has said.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2023

Police respond to calls to investigate gender reform protest at Scottish Parliament

POLICE Scotland have said that "no crimes" were recorded at an anti-gender reform protest outside the Scottish Parliament on Thursday.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2023

Union flags and misinformation: What happened outside the Scottish Parliament today

HUNDREDS of anti-gender reform protesters gathered outside the Scottish Parliament today to call on the UK Government to step in and stop the Gender…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2023

Did you do first footing? You still have time to start 2023 on the right foot

Did you do first footing? If not, it’s alright - you still have time to start 2023 on the right footing – subscribe to The National now with our…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2023

SNP MP: Work until we 'craft something better' than de facto referendum

SNP MP Stewart McDonald has said he thinks it would be wrong to “settle” for a de-facto referendum.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2023

Who is funding SNP MPs and how much are they getting?

THE SNP registered over £1 million in donations a new database has shown - but what does it reveal about who is funding individual MPs?

The National (Scotland) · Jan 11, 2023