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As a band they have partied through Madchester, experienced Britpop and watched streaming take over the music industry.
But indie pop veterans James might never have made it that far without a supply of Scottish support.
The band's bassist Jim Glennie believes the group were encouraged to keep going in their early years because gigs in Scotland were so good.
And Jim, the group's only remaining original member, has another reason to feel fond of Scotland – as he has spent the past 25 years living in Ullapool, a place that provides a relaxing contrast to life on the road.