Scottish organisation dedicated to alliance with France We talk to the Head of the Scottish Government Office in France
Celebrate haggis, whisky, and the Auld Alliance in France Discover the ancient friendship between Scotland and France lives on through a host of festivals in the Hexagon, with traditional music, games, and men in kilts French Highland dancer picked to perform at Coronation party From banking to wine: four surprising Scottish-French ties Historic Clan MacKinnon lives on in France’s unique Scottish town
‘Brexit made Scottish independence and EU re-entry more likely’ Experts in Scotland talk to The Connexion’s Thomas Brent about how Brexit impacts a second independence referendum and why rejoining the EU will take time
French vaccine certificates compatible with Scottish Covid pass scheme People in Scotland will need to show the passes to enter nightclubs or large events
French vaccine certificates compatible with Welsh Covid pass scheme Wales will require people to present proof of their Covid status to enter certain venues and events from October 11
Scottish Covid jab QR codes now compatible with France’s TousAntiCovid It means Scottish tourists to France will be able to get a Covid health pass to enter places such as cafes, restaurants and bars
Why is a French hamlet called Fleur d’Ecosse? One reader asks: I was travelling in the Hauts-de-France region and was intrigued by a hamlet called Fleur d’Ecosse in the commune of Ennetières-en-Weppes. Do you know the history behind this name? H.D.
French food focus: haggis, cheese and rum A focus on food in France. This month, we meet a haggis producer, and discover Bandon cheese and Guadeloupe rum
France’s own kilt-maker A large house in a French village hides a surprising business: hand-made Scottish kilts.
EU/UK impasse means no-deal Brexit closer than ever G7 Summit in Biarritz later this month is now regarded as the last chance to avoid no-deal
Good-natured confusion is key to ceilidh A Scottish dancing group is keen to welcome new members. ECJ to be asked if Britain can cancel article 50 Town marks Scots link to its history Sturgeon warning to May over Brexit