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Jenny Gilruth: These festivals also send out a clear message that Scotland is an open and welcoming country, reinforcing how the…

On the recordAugust 9, 2026
These festivals also send out a clear message that Scotland is an open and welcoming country, reinforcing how the culture and arts sector occupy such an important place at the heart of our national identity.
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Jenny Gilruth
Scottish National Party

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Highlighting the significance of festivals for Scotland's identity.

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