Touring the nation – 'mother of all Saltires' comes to Dunnet beach on Saturday

A giant Saltire flag will arrive at Dunnet beach on Saturday as part of a nationwide tour of Scotland's scenic sites by independence supporters.

Measuring 72-feet long the flag started its journey at Nairn beach after lockdown restrictions eased earlier this year and went on to places such as Skye, Kirkcaldy and Oban where it was draped over the famous landmark McCaig's Tower.

Ian Sinclair from the Yes Caithness campaign group said: "The giant saltire called Caley is doing a tour of the country. It is being displayed and photographed at various scenic and historic sites around Scotland and is 19 metres by 16 metres, so pretty big."

Mr Sinclair hopes that people will come to see the flag as it is unfurled by campaigners on Dunnet beach this Saturday (July 3). The plan is to meet at the beach car park next to the campsite at 11.30am.

Yes Caithness says that all are welcome as its campaigners "need plenty help as this is the mother of all Saltires".

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