"When the Highlanders are mobilised, you know the Union is in trouble”

Stornoway (Scottish Gaelic: Steòrnabhagh) is the main settlement of the Western Isles and the capital of Lewis and Harris in Scotland. Local newspaper, Stornoway Gazette, had a report today about a group of Islanders who travelled from Lewis and Harris to take part in the 14,000 strong march in support of independence last Saturday. The rally in Inverness was one of the largest demonstrations ever seen in the Highland capital. The article reported a spokesperson for the group who said: “Many of us had never been involved in such a large gathering and we had a great day. 

“It was quite emotional to see people of all ages and backgrounds showing their support for independence.”

Stornoway Gazette also reported on Scottish National Party (SNP) politician and Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Highlands and Islands Maree Todd, who was a speaker at the rally. She said: “Oh boy! They try to tell us there is no appetite for an independence referendum. Look at us, we are huge! 

“Getting this number of people to take to the street for the cause of independence tells me there’s an appetite for it and tells me we’ll get it. When the Highlanders are mobilised, you know the Union is in trouble.”