Orkney Islands Council convener Steven Heddle has thrown his weight behind the Yes campaign.
The independent politician said Scotland could become “the wealthiest country to ever gain independence” and expressed concerns about the risk of budget cuts south of the border and the impact on the NHS in Scotland.
He said: “I am convinced that an independent Scotland is not only our best chance of being healthy, wealthy, and wise, but also an exciting prospect, a new country and new politics for all parties, starting from a sound foundation for us to make of what we will.”
John Ross Scott, chairman of NHS Orkney – also speaking in a personal capacity – endorsed independence the day before.
Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who took part in a question and answer session in Kirkwall last night, said: “More and more people from across our islands are waking up to the incredible opportunity a Yes vote will give us – and to have councillor Heddle’s endorsement is an example of the momentum that is building behind the Yes campaign.”
Orkney Islands Council convener backs independence
