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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Stewart Ward

UNCOVERED: Manniefest makes its mark on yes landscape as event proves success | History Defined

Lesley Riddoch was among the speakers to address Yessers in the shadow of the Mannie. Picture: Matt Drum

THE Yes movement took a “significant step forward” as activists gathered in Golspie for Manniefest.

Dedicated Yessers from across Scotland made the journey to the pro-independence event in the shadow of the Duke of Sutherland statue, nicknamed the Mannie, and erected for a man who sponsored clearances in the Highlands.

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