DEEP-rooted cultural, linguistic and political ties which bind the two countries were at the heart of President Catherine Connolly's four-day official visit to Scotland, the first time a sitting Irish Head of State has visited since 2016.

EXCLUSIVE IRELAND'S President Catherine Connolly travels to Scotland today for a four-day visit during which time she will explore the links between Scotland and Ireland, spend time meeting the Irish community here and meet with key political figures.