There were also a number of fringe debates, which covered issues including racial equality, access to the countryside and carers - not forgetting the party's Bond night on Friday, which saw MSPs and activists getting into the movie mood by dressing up as film characters.

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MP, took out his camera to record the large number of people who attended his fringe meeting.

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Fallon says he is chasing a number of targets, but that fringe players such as midfielder John Kennedy will also have the chance to impress him.

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As consumers, increasingly, seem to crave and enjoy real-world events that allow them to connect with fellow enthusiasts, a growing number of marketers see the importance of supporting fringe events, niche causes and professional associations.

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