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Annie Lennox to star in TV documentary God Save the Quine © Niall Carson / PA Wire A north-east music legend is to be part of an upcoming documentary. An exclusive interview with singer Annie Lennox will form part of new show God Save the Quine. Airing on BBC ALBA on January 1 at 9pm, it will also be available on BBC iPlayer afterwards. In the show, presenter Fiona MacKenzie speaks to a range of female Scottish music stars, about what it is like to be a woman in a male-dominated industry. Ther...

Find out why Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers? We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions. What should we do with our second vote in 2021? What happens if Westminster says no to indyref2? Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of ...

Comment Utopia, Spike Lee’s breathtaking film of the former Talking Head frontman’s recent, highly stylised live show I blame David Byrne. It was midway into watching some excerpts from Utopia, Spike Lee’s breathtaking film of the former Talking Head frontman’s recent, highly stylised live show that I felt the tears come. Now, I’m happy to admit to feeling a little emosh right now, even if there’s a certain amount of guilt accompanying that admission. I haven’t lost any close ...

Voices for Scotland’s fundraising Big Indy Night In showcased big-hitters from across Scottish society. Actor Elaine C Smith kicked off the seven-hour interactive event which included lively engagement and entertainment with a rousing call to arms. She announced: “It feels like a timely thing to do at this point in our indy journey – as more and more people are embracing independence for Scotland then it’s only right that a gathering place – albeit virtual – is there for peopl...

NATIONAL EXTRA Paul Kavanagh, aka Wee Ginger Dug, made a return at the Big Indy Night In hosted by Elaine C Smith (photograph from 2018) WE were blown away by the positivity that we saw last night at the Big Indy Night In. It wasn’t just that performers like Eddi Reader and Alan Bissett were so captivating and inspiring, it was all the comments of everyone who came. There was a real sense that the Big Indy Night In was what people needed to end this year and to give a wee bit of hope for ...

HUNDREDS of people have signed up for a star-studded event billed as “the biggest and best indy event of 2020” – the Big Indy Night In – which is happening online from 3pm to 10pm today. Almost 600 people had paid £10 per household by last night to sign up to the event, which marries Scottish culture and politics. Hosted by Elaine C Smith, it features some of the best-known names in the two fields, including Karine Polwart, Andrew O’Hagan, Dougie MacLean, Janey Godley, Eddi Rea...

Whats On Scotland 11-25 Dec: Dovecot Merry Makers Market & more Our last newsletter of the year is out, full of festive treats! Dovecot Studios have put on a gorgeous Christmas Market, Dundee Rep have a theatrical advent calendar, and Scottish Ensemble are doing concerts by candlelight. Feature by Anahit Behrooz | 11 Dec 2020 The year is officially winding up, but there are still a few exhibitions, online shows, and festive frolics to keep the days, such as they are, full. First up,...