East Neuk votes to keep Union

THE SUN shone on the Better Together campaign in the East Neuk of Fife yesterday as The Courier’s Referendum Roadshow suggested a majority will vote against Scottish independence in the referendum on September 18.

The Courier spent the morning in Anstruther and the afternoon in Crail, with 58.5% of people we spoke to indicating they will vote No, and 41.5% indicating they will voteYes.

However, with passionate views expressed on both sides of the debate, it was also clear there is all to play for with a number of people saying they have not made up their minds.

Outside Anstruther Co-op, retired East Neuk hotelier Campbell MacIntyre and his wife Helen, both 80, were very much in the No camp.

Mr MacIntyre, originally from Glasgow, said: “I am strongly Scottish but I’m concerned about Salmond’s policies, especially the finances.”

Roy McIntosh, 64, an exmarine engineer and father of five from Anstruther, is definitely votingYes.

He said: “I voted for the SNP at the last election to get rid of the Lib Dems. An independent Scotland would give us more accountability.”

Rachel McCusker, 17, and Jonathan Johnston, 18, are pupils atWaidAcademy. Jonathan will be votingYes. He said: “Decisions should be taken in Scotland for the benefit of Scotland.”

But Rachel has not yet decided. She said: “There’s not been enough information for younger people to make an informed decision.”

Picture: Kris Miller. Jonathan Johnston and Rachel McCusker at the Courier roadshow in the East Neuk.