THIS has been an active and varied summer for the Consulate, spanning cultural collaborations, political engagement and support for a pioneering internship programme between Ireland and Scotland in the renewable energy sector.

THE summer is a period of change in many consulates and embassies around the world, and it is no different here in Edinburgh.

AS WE enter the Christmas and New Year period, we can reflect on a very active year in Irish-Scottish relations

TEAM Ireland were kept busy supporting Irish artists and producers as the world’s largest festival took over the city of Edinburgh