EMELI Sande was a double winner at the Ivor Novello Awards at London's Grosvenor House.

The Scots singer's single Next To Me was named best song musically and lyrically, and the track also carried off the prize for most-performed work.

Sande was unable to attend after heading to the US to appear in the final of American Idol.

Scots dance music star Calvin Harris was named songwriter of the year.

Harris, whose hit singles include the number ones I'm Not Alone and Sweet Nothings, recently set a new record after he became the first artist to have eight top 10 hits from one album, all drawn from his release 18 Months.

He had guests laughing at his acceptance speech, saying: "Like my lyrics, I'm going to keep it brief and repetitive."

As a dance music producer and DJ, Harris said he did not feel as though he belonged in a room of composers.

"To be honest, I can't believe I was even let in the door of this whole ceremony.

"It feels like I shouldn't be here, let alone holding this thing which is easily the greatest achievement of my life."

Noel Gallagher scooped Outstanding Song Collection and Best Contemporary Song went to Pelican by indie stars The Maccabees.