Delegates listened to speakers throughout the day on the future of the Yes campaign in terms of policy, strategy and the movement itself
A copy of Saturday's National was waiting for each of the delegates in their seat. Later, our founder and consultant editor Richard Walker talked about the importance of nurturing existing pro-independence media such as our own paper, our sister paper the Sunday Herald, CommonSpace, and the recently troubled Bella Caledonia
Many delegates made their commitment clear in their clothing. Speakers from the floor were just as eloquent and interesting as those on stage
Philippa Whitford MP admonishes us for giving away free bottle openers promoting booze. Dr Whitford, they’re for J20, we assure you
Conference convenor Elaine C Smith spoke throughout the day
Tommy Sheppard and Angela Constance, and above, Maggie Chapman and Peter McColl
Photographs: Stewart Attwood
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