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Ireland-Scotland Joint Bilateral Review
Report and Recommendations 2021–25
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Foreword
Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Foreign
Affairs and Minister for Defence
Michael Russell MSP, Cabinet Secretary
for the Constitution, Europe and
External Affairs
© Julian Behal / DFAT © Scottish Government
We are delighted to publish this report, but do so, of Listening to many voices, we have agreed
course, at a time of unprecedented change and challenge. recommendations of what more we should do. This is a
Although we can’t launch the report together in Edinburgh starting point for the next five years, and indeed beyond.
or Dublin, we are impressed and enthused by the energy, We have created the signposts which point the way for our
and opportunity it, and our joint process, contains. ambitions to work together, rather than narrowly defining
future outcomes. By creating further opportunities, we
Undertaking a bilateral review jointly has been a first for know we will see new ideas emerge, as the relationship
each of our governments. At the outset, in November continues to evolve.
2019, it was agreed that the purpose of the review was to
ensure that the closeness, the cooperation, and the natural Moreover, in order to ensure that the ambition in our
connectivity of the Irish-Scottish relationship was not recommendations is realised, we are committed to meeting
taken for granted in a changing international environment. annually, when we will not only look at what we have done,
We also agreed that the scope of the review should align but also set new, ambitious, shared objectives.
with the shared competences of both governments.
As we continue to live with COVID-19 and rebuild
The end of the Brexit transition period has brought change. our societies and economies, this new and focussed
In this new context, we both want to see the closest cooperation will support our broader recovery. We look
possible relationship between Scotland and Ireland, and forward to shared endeavour in many fields, from the
the UK and Ireland, for the mutual benefit of the people in arts, science, business, across government and between
our countries, and, more broadly, on these islands. our people.
The review considered what we do together: as This is both a platform, on which our relationship will grow,
governments, as trading nations, through our research and a map, which will guide that growth. We commend it to
bodies, our cultural institutions and our communities. our fellow citizens. We hope that you will find opportunity
We heard from many people and organisations whose and ambition reflected within. Please join us in realising
ideas, experience and energy for further cooperation it together.
are reflected in this report. The response to our public
questionnaire was overwhelmingly positive and provided
a rich seam of information on connections across all
themes of the review.
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Contents
02 Overview
04 Government to Government Relations
08 Business and Economic Relationship
12 Community and Diaspora
16 Culture
22 Academic and Research Links
26 Rural, Coastal, and Island Communities
30 Annex 1 Recommendations
34 Annex 2 Questionnaire
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Overview
The evolving international Despite no longer sharing membership of the European
Union, the strong and enduring foundation of the
context for the relationship Common Travel Area, and the structures created by
between the United Kingdom the Belfast/ Good Friday Agreement, provide a stable
foundation for the continued development of relations
and Ireland has reinforced the between our peoples.
importance of strong links In this context, the occasions of the 20th anniversary of
the Good Friday Agreement, which saw the creation of the
between the neighbouring British-Irish Council, and 20+ years of Scottish devolution,
jurisdictions on these islands. informed the decision of both the Government of Ireland
and the Scottish Government that the time was right for
a strategic review of the relationship.
The aim of the bilateral review has been to consolidate
existing ties in the context of a new international
environment, and to unlock the further untapped
potential in many areas of the Scottish-Irish relationship.
Working together on a joint bilateral review in this way
was a diplomatic first for each of our governments.
Work on the joint bilateral review began in November
2019. The purpose of the review was not to be exhaustive,
but, through a consultation process, to capture a snapshot
of the current state of the relationship, to signpost shared
ambition, and to realise the potential for future growth in
the Irish-Scottish relationship.
The areas examined in the review, and reported on here,
are bilateral government relations, and, more broadly,
business and the economy, community and diaspora,
culture, academic and research links, and rural, coastal
and island communities, all areas in which the Scottish
Government has devolved authority.
The review process involved a rich variety of engagements
with a range of stakeholders, in the form of round
table discussions, consultation groups, and hundreds
of conversations. Through an online questionnaire,
we were able to widen the reach of the review. Some
1,068 responses were received from individuals and
organisations in Ireland, Scotland and beyond.
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Ballet Ireland at Edinburgh Festivals 2018, as part of Culture Ireland GB18.
© Julie Howden
While the contributions are not representative of all The review process was set out in a Concept Note.
views in either or both countries, they provide a wealth A Steering Committee of senior officials from both
of commentary and illustrate a greater degree of active governments oversaw the process, and will monitor
engagement in the relationship than previously anticipated. progress on the agreed recommendations. The Steering
Committee will report both to Ireland’s Minister for
The work of the review indicated that the five priority Foreign Affairs and Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for
themes frequently overlapped. This was particularly External Relations annually, when new recommendations
evident in the Rural, Coastal and Island Communities for further cooperation will be adopted. The process will
strand, where all of the review themes naturally connect. run for five years, to 2025, in line with the objectives of
This reflects the significant coastal and rural nature of the Global Ireland strategy.
communities in both Scotland and Ireland. It is clear that
this Rural, Coastal and Island Communities strand of the This report sets out what was learned through the
review presents some of the most exciting opportunities review process, and makes recommendations for how
for future collaboration, and the recommendations the Irish-Scottish relationship will further develop.
illustrate commitment to developing these together. Some recommendations are specific, and relate to work
to be delivered in the first year. Others are signposts
The review process was inevitably interrupted by the pointing to longer term future direction.
global pandemic, as both governments responded to the
immediate emergency phase of the crisis. Original plans
for stakeholder consultations were, as a result, adapted.
Work in the business and economy sector is being prioritised
as this report is launched, focussing on the approach to
supporting Scottish-Irish business connectivity in the years
ahead and more immediately, supporting economic and
social recovery from the pandemic.
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Government to
Government Relations
In 1998, devolution through Since then, long-standing and rich people-to-people
friendships have been enhanced further by deepening
the Scotland Act, the Belfast/ parliamentary connections, including through the British-
Irish Parliamentary Assembly (BIPA), strengthened bilateral
Good Friday Agreement, and relations between the Government of Ireland and the
the establishment of the British- Scottish Government, and cooperation through the work
sectors of the British-Irish Council. In 2016, President
Irish Council were touchstones Michael D Higgins addressed the Scottish Parliament
during a visit to Scotland, and Scotland’s First Minister
for a deepening of Scottish-Irish addressed Seanad Éireann during a visit to Ireland.
relations. In the same year, Relations are close across a number of policy areas,
Ireland opened a Consulate particularly in the context of the British-Irish Council.
In recent years, frequent visits by the First Minister, the
General in Edinburgh to broaden Minister for Foreign Affairs and a range of ministers reflect
a broad and diverse exchange of policy ideas and initiatives.
and deepen the relationship in
Scotland is a priority destination for St Patrick’s Day visits
this new context. by Irish ministers, supporting diaspora, trade, and cultural
relations. Likewise, Scottish ministers regularly travel to
Ireland on governmental business, and to participate in
Burns Suppers and St Andrew’s Day events. Regular trade
missions in each direction are also supported by ministers.
Civil servants work together in the context of the British-
Irish Council, and in the course of bilateral business.
From tackling the challenges of managing UNESCO
world heritage sites and sharing expertise on conservation,
through collaboration on development aid projects in
Malawi, to joint problem-solving in our public health
sectors, Ireland and Scotland have strong and effective
working relationships which continue to grow. Many of
these connections have been facilitated through mutual
involvement in EU programmes, and there is a shared
commitment to continue developing strong working
relationships. Working with partners, such as the
CivTech Alliance, our commitment to drive innovative
solutions to shared challenges across our public sectors,
and deliver proven value, includes the application of
digital technologies and data analytics.
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President Michael D Higgins and Ken Macintosh, Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament, meet in the Scottish Parliament, 2016.
© Áras an Uachtaráin
Along with the Embassy of Ireland in London, Ireland has Monitoring Progress
Consulates General in Edinburgh and Cardiff, and recently
announced plans to open another in the North of England. The bilateral review process was governed by a Steering
The Consulate General of Ireland in Edinburgh works Committee of senior officials from each government.
on diverse issues in Scotland, including support of Irish This committee will continue in a similar form to oversee
citizens and diaspora, promotion of Ireland’s cultural and implementation of the recommendations in this report.
economic interests, and engagement with the Scottish The Steering Committee will receive updates from
Parliament, Scottish Government, and the Scotland Office. government departments, and other agencies, on their
relevant work, and will consult with external partners.
Scotland has representative offices in a number of locations It will meet at least twice yearly and report to the Minister
around the world. Based in the British Embassy, the Scottish for Foreign Affairs in Dublin and the Cabinet Secretary for
Government Office in Ireland opened in 2016, and works on External Relations in Edinburgh, who will meet annually
the promotion of trade and investment links, government- to review progress, and agree new recommendations for
to-government relations, cultural cooperation, and further collaboration until 2025.
economic, academic and innovation collaboration.
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Christ Church Cathedral Dublin on St Andrew’s Day, 2019.
© Peter Varga
Case Study –
Scottish-Irish Health Forum
Since 2017, the Scottish-Irish Health Forum has provided While COVID-19 prevented a planned three-month
an opportunity for senior health officials in Ireland and exchange of senior officials to work in each other’s health
Scotland to learn together, focussed on learning through systems, health colleagues have been making use of their
comparing systems and services, learning from each working relationships in the Forum to tackle shared
other’s best practice, and being critical friends while facing challenges during the pandemic. Significant examples
common challenges. The success of the Forum has been the include close engagement on digital solutions delivering
shared commitment to open communication of information new services within weeks rather than the originally
and ideas, discussion on design and delivery issues, and planned months or years. Irish officials have shared their
collaboration where appropriate opportunities exist. experience on the development and launch of their COVID
The Forum’s work has focussed on: Tracker App, while Scottish officials provided support and
knowledge sharing on Attend Anywhere, which Ireland
1. Public Health and Health Improvement has adopted as a platform for clinical video consultations.
2. Patient Safety The success of the Scottish-Irish Health Forum with its
3. Data, Digital, Technology and Innovation focus on shared challenges, and beneficial outcomes for
patients, is an excellent model for bilateral cooperation
4. Access, Flow, Value Improvement and Efficiencies in other areas of work.
5. Service and System Integration
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Recommendations
» The Taoiseach and Scottish First Minister will meet » The Consulate General of Ireland in Edinburgh
at bi-annual British-Irish Council summits, and will and the Scottish Government Office in Dublin
ensure that high-level contact is maintained by will work with the Houses of the Oireachtas (Dáil
their ministers. Éireann and Seanad Éireann) and the Scottish
Parliament to support increased contacts between
» As leads on the bilateral relationship, Ireland’s parliamentarians, and cross-party engagement in
Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Scottish our joint work.
Cabinet Secretary for External Affairs will
maintain ongoing contact, and will meet annually to » Irish and Scottish health officials will continue
specifically review progress on the recommendations to work together through the Health Forum
of this review, and agree new recommendations. and deliver the previously planned secondments
delayed by COVID-19. Both governments will
» The Bilateral Review Steering Committee, maintain their good cooperation on efforts to
made up of relevant senior officials from Ireland’s tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, seeking
Department of Foreign Affairs and Scottish mutually beneficial collaboration in that task
Government External Relations Directorate, will where appropriate.
meet at least twice annually to monitor progress.
» Building on our collaboration in Malawi,
» Both Scotland and Ireland remain committed to Irish and Scottish officials will have an exchange
the vision and mandate of the British-Irish Council on international development issues in 2021,
(BIC), established under the Belfast/ Good Friday including on Ireland’s policy on international
Agreement, and will work to enhance collaboration development, ‘A Better World’ and its focus
through the BIC, where possible. on issues of gender equality, climate action,
governance and reducing humanitarian need.
The Kelpies, Falkirk, as part of Tourism Ireland’s Global Greening initiative on St Patrick’s Day, 2017.
© Tourism Ireland
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2 Trade between our two countries has grown steadily
in recent years. Enterprise Ireland client exports to
Scotland grew by 44% over the 10 years from 2008-2018.
Business and From 2013-2017, Scottish exports to Ireland grew by an
average of 4.7% per annum, making Ireland Scotland’s
Economic Relationship sixth largest export market in 2018.
Responses to the review stressed the already positive
nature of economic relations between Ireland and
Scotland, and broadly indicated that there is potential
for significant growth in this area. The shared industries
Close geographic proximity, that underpin both economies provide this potential.
Construction, agricultural machinery, renewable energy,
ease of access, shared language food and beverage, digital health, and financial services
are the most promising sectors. Ireland-Scotland trade is
and cultural familiarity mean that a mix between multinational companies and SMEs.
Ireland and Scotland are natural There is scope for shared learning and activity to increase
economic partners as well as our economic cooperation in these areas, particularly on
renewable energy. Ireland and Scotland share significant
occasional competitors. geographic advantages that provide the potential to
become world leaders in wind, tidal and wave technology.
Cooperation on the economic relationship has been
strong in recent years. In 2018, Enterprise Ireland led its
largest ever trade mission to Scotland, a recognition of
the opportunities for Irish companies in Scotland. In the
same year, Scotland brought six trade missions to Ireland,
involving 60 companies. In 2019, a ministerial-led trade
mission brought 16 Scottish companies focused on
fintech and related areas to Ireland.
Cooperation is also taking place at regional level. Irish
and Scottish regional development agencies are working
together on the implementation of Co-Innovate –
The Innovations Pathway programme, a European
Interreg programme aimed at increasing the number of
SMEs participating in cross-border and transnational
research projects.
Scotland and Ireland have been natural competitors in the
international tourism market, which is of huge significance
to both economies. Following the unprecedented impact
of COVID-19 on international travel, and the often remote
Irish and Scottish communities which rely heavily on
tourism, both governments are committed to including
tourism in our ongoing economic work together.
European Offshore Wind Development Centre, Aberdeen.
© Scottish Enterprise/McAteer Photograph
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Business and Trade
Exports Exchange
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Enterprise Ireland companies,
employing over 22,000 people in Ireland,
exported over €253 million to
In 2018, 56
In 2018, there were
client companies
participated in Enterprise Ireland’s
largest ever trade mission to
Scotland. (Enterprise Ireland).
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trade missions
from Scotland to Ireland involving 60
Scotland in 2018. (Enterprise Ireland). companies. (Scottish Government Office,
Dublin).
Growth
Enterprise Ireland client exports to
Scotland grew by 44% over the 10
years from 2008–2018. Scottish exports
Ireland is Scotland’s closest to Ireland grew by an average of
International trading partner 4.7% p.a. from 2013-2017. (Enterprise
and 6th largest export market. Scotland exported Ireland and Export Statistics Scotland).
£1.235bn in goods and services to
Ireland in 2018. (Export Statistics Scotland).
£1.235bn
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Looking Forward
Both governments are now focused on the challenge XOCEAN: Founded in 2017, XOCEAN is an Enterprise
of driving a post-COVID-19 recovery that is sustainable Ireland high potential start-up (HPSU) client. Their success,
and generates green growth, while protecting and based on ground-breaking technology combined with
creating good jobs. Geographic proximity, the advantages deep technical expertise, has seen collaboration with
provided by the Common Travel Area, the existing depth of leading Scottish companies, including SSE, supporting both
connections, and the shared nature of challenges underline offshore wind and subsea cables. In 2018, the company
the importance of the Irish-Scottish economic relationship, participated in the Enterprise Ireland trade mission to
and the need to enhance cooperation, and grow trading Scotland and has attended events such as SPE Offshore
opportunities. Working with a range of partners in the Europe in Aberdeen.
coming years, there will be scope for shared learning and
activity to support economic cooperation in these areas, Using Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs), XOCEAN
particularly on renewable energy and digital innovation. provides turnkey data collection services to surveyors,
companies and agencies. From mapping the seabed to
environmental monitoring, their platform offers a safe,
Case Studies economic and carbon neutral solution to collecting
ocean data, thus ensuring coastal nations like Ireland
Mabbett is a Scottish Safety, Environment and Engineering and Scotland can protect and benefit from this precious
Consultancy which won a number of major Irish contracts natural resource. XOCEAN’s coastal work in Scotland
having participated in a trade mission to Ireland in 2018. includes pipeline inspections for companies such as BP,
The connections made allowed them to bid for and win a Shell and TOTAL and bathymetric surveys of the Scottish
multi-year contract with Bord Bia (the Irish Food Board) to coast for the MCA (Maritime & Coastguard Agency).
verify Origin Green sustainability plans, working with over
300 Irish food and drink businesses to date, in partnership
with Environmental Efficiency in Bray. Mabbett are now
established in the Irish market, having secured further
contracts with other Irish public sector agencies Bord
Iascaigh Mhara (Ireland’s Seafood Development Agency)
and the Environmental Protection Agency. Mabbett
are also registered to support Irish businesses through
Enterprise Ireland’s Green Business Offer (GreenStart and
GreenPlus), currently supporting a food and drink business
with an ISO 50001 energy management system project.
Mabbett continue to develop relationships and
project opportunities with Irish food and drink,
and manufacturing and engineering companies,
assisting them to improve environmental performance, Mabbett, a Scottish safety, environment and engineering consultancy company.
legal compliance, sustainability and efficiency. © Mabbett
Mabbett’s Director-Environment, Geraldine Boylan,
has led on building links on the circular economy,
sharing experience from projects delivered in Scotland.
As they have increased their engagement in Ireland,
with businesses and stakeholders such as West Lothian
Chamber, South Dublin Chamber and Údarás na
Gaeltachta (the Gaeltacht Development Authority)
in particular, Mabbett has opened an office in Naas,
ensuring further sharing of energy and environmental
good practice, benefiting both Ireland and Scotland.
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XOCEAN’s Unmanned Surface Vessels operating off the coast of Isle of Skye, Scotland.
© XOCEAN
Recommendations
» Both governments will support relevant business- Edinburgh and the Scottish Government Office
to-business networks in their work to build in Dublin, to hear views from a wide range of
personal and business connections between stakeholders including business representative
Scotland and Ireland. organisations, chambers of commerce, and other
enterprise stakeholders.
» The Consulate General of Ireland in Edinburgh
and the Scottish Government Office in Dublin will » In 2021, the Consulate General of Ireland in
work with our economic agencies, chambers of Edinburgh and the Scottish Government Office
commerce, local authorities, and the British-Irish in Dublin will support the formation of a Scotland-
Chamber of Commerce to deliver a range of events Ireland Trade Taskforce. The Taskforce will engage
and activities that will: with public and private sectors to promote the
development of Irish-Scottish trade relations.
• Focus on the shared challenges – particularly The format and remit of the Taskforce will be
for SMEs – posed by COVID-19. determined following consultations with trade
• hare lessons learned and provide opportunities
S agencies, industry representatives and chambers
for enhanced business-to-business connections. of commerce.
• Determine how the wider business community » Ireland and Scotland will cooperate on the research
wants the bilateral relationship to develop and development of offshore renewable energy
post-COVID and in the changing international technologies, to enable these technologies to
context. become commercially deployable, particularly
in the areas of floating wind and wave energy.
» In 2021, and working with a wide range of business
and local government partners, including the Local » Ireland will engage with the Scottish Government
Government Information Unit, we will focus on on their approach to the wellbeing economy and
shared challenges and lessons learned for SMEs just transition in Climate Change policy.
in both domestic and export markets, and on local » Both the Consulate General of Ireland in Edinburgh
government and business efforts to support and and the Scottish Government Office in Dublin
rebuild sustainable town centres. will host focussed business and trade events,
» Both governments will jointly host a trade with annual showcases focussed on St Patrick’s
conference, led by Ireland’s Consulate General in and St Andrew’s Days.
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3 Irish and Scottish diasporas are in many of the same
locations, such as the USA, Canada, Australia and New
Zealand. In some locations these diasporas are closely
Community and interlinked, and defined by a shared heritage, such
as in Nova Scotia where there is a shared linguistic
Diaspora identity in Gaelic, or through shared Ulster-Scots
heritage, particularly evident in the USA. Highland
Games celebrated in North America are enthusiastically
embraced by those of Scottish and Irish heritage and often
celebrated jointly. There is potential to develop broader
understanding of this joint heritage, building on recent
The histories of the peoples of work by Ireland’s Consuls General in Boston and Atlanta.
Ireland and Scotland are closely Ireland has a long tradition of diaspora engagement
around the world, led by the Department of Foreign
connected, with our stories of Affairs, appointing its first Minister for Diaspora Affairs
migration taking many forms at in 2014. Scotland engages its global diaspora through
GlobalScot - a worldwide network of almost 800
different times. Place names and entrepreneurial and inspirational business leaders and
experts. These professionals use their skills, experience
family names across both lands are and connections to support Scottish businesses to grow
an ever-present reminder of the and develop. As well as supporting and working directly
with Scottish businesses, many GlobalScots undertake
intertwined past and shared future. activities to support Scotland’s international work.
Sara Sheridan, Catriona Logan, Margot McCuaig, and Louise Bruton (L-R) in conversation at 2020 Brigid’s Day celebrations, Glasgow Women’s Library.
© Consulate General of Ireland, Edinburgh/Brian Sweeney
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Community and Diaspora
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Irish and Scottish diasporas
overlap in the U.S., where more than Around the globe around million
3 million people people claim Irish roots (Department of
Foreign Affairs) and 50 million people claim
proudly identify as Scots-Irish.
(2015 US census data). Scottish descent. (National Records Scotland).
63% of respondents to the questionnaire
believe that community and diaspora
links are very important to the relationship.
Dublin was the Scottish
Government’s first innovation
and investment hub providing a Scottish
Government presence for its diaspora in Ireland
since 2016.
Almost 30,000 Irish citizens
were living in Scotland in 2011.
(UK Census data, 2011).
Responses to the online questionnaire indicated that with other diaspora communities. Likewise, Irish dance
respondents from both communities – the Scottish schools in Scotland, as around the world, attract people
community in Ireland and the Irish community in Scotland of all backgrounds to this art form. Vibrant Irish language
– are equally involved in meeting each other through activities, and Ciorcail Comhrá, in Glasgow and Edinburgh
diaspora-focused events. Both communities are interested attract speakers and learners of mixed ability to enjoy
in being more actively involved. speaking Irish. Causeway Ireland Scotland Business
Exchange is active in Scotland, Ireland and Northern
A wealth of community organisations in both countries Ireland providing links between our diasporas in business,
continue to support and enrich the lives of these respective and has diversified with a young professionals network
diaspora communities, and promote Scottish and Irish and mentoring programme.
cultural capital and sporting traditions. Both countries
also use annual events such as St Andrew’s Day, St Patrick’s The Dublin Scottish Benevolent Society of St Andrew,
Day, Burns Supper and St Brigid’s Day, celebrating culture founded on St Andrew’s Day in 1831, is one of the oldest
and heritage, to forge new relationships, showcase talent, Scottish diaspora societies in the world. Originally
and develop community outreach. Live Music Now founded “for the relief of indigent and distressed natives of
Scotland artists have performed at official events and Scotland in Dublin,” the society now performs a vital role
on visits to care homes, schools and hospices in Dublin in fostering fellowship among Scots in Ireland, celebrating
in recent years. Scotland’s culture and annual festivals, and promoting an
understanding in Ireland of the culture of Scotland.
Branches of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann in Scotland
nurture Irish traditions in music, often sharing them
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Case Study
In 2018 the Omagh Protestant Boys Melody Flute Band
participated in the 195th Savannah St Patrick’s Day Parade
as a result of a partnership between the Consulate General
of Ireland in Atlanta, the Northern Ireland Bureau in
Washington and the Ulster-Scots Agency. This was the first
ever participation of a traditional Ulster-Scots marching
band in a major U.S. St Patrick’s Day Parade. It was made
possible by an invitation from the Savannah St Patrick’s
Day Parade Committee and support from local Scottish and
Irish community organisations. This outstanding 30-strong
band started its programme by performing at Savannah’s
Independent Presbyterian Church, where the city’s first
St Patrick’s Day Parade ended in 1813, and opening an
exhibition on Savannah’s Scots-Irish heritage. It won
the best band award and made front-page news with its
parade performance. Representatives of the Government
of Ireland, the Northern Ireland Bureau, the Ulster-Scots
Agency, and the British Consul General, himself a Scot,
Musicians from Live Music Now Scotland! perform at the Scottish Government
marched alongside the band. The Ulster-Scots Agency
St Andrew’s Day reception in Dublin. has told this story through BBC Radio Ulster broadcasts.
© Peter Varga
The Agency also commissioned a documentary “From
Ulster to Savannah,” which has been screened on both
A variety of well-established Irish community sides of the Atlantic with support from the partners.
organisations exist in Scotland, though there has been
limited engagement with the Government of Ireland
Emigrant Support Programme (ESP). Opinions expressed
in the online questionnaire suggest an appetite for more
community activity in sports and the arts, indicating a
sustainable future for Irish organisations in Scotland.
Scotland GAA’s recent successful partnership with West
Dunbartonshire Council, Sport Scotland, and local clubs
helped to secure significant funding to build a state of the
art clubhouse and pitches at the Clydebank Community
Sports Hub. This inclusive community facility is a shared
base for Gaelic games, rugby, and Taekwondo. It is an
excellent example of how community and diaspora
organisations can work with partners to both secure
their own future and share their heritage.
Looking Forward
The focus for governments will be on lesson learning and
the exchange of good practice. The Scottish Government
will, for example, work with Irish colleagues leading on
diaspora affairs, to assess where lessons can be drawn
from Ireland’s experience. There is also scope for increased
Drum Major, Stacey Connor, leading the Omagh Protestant Boys Melody
exchange and partnerships between different diaspora Flute Band in the St Patrick’s Day Parade, Savannah, 2018.
organisations. © The Ulster-Scots Agency
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Recommendations
» Ireland and Scotland will deliver two shared » The Consulate General in Edinburgh will expand
diaspora and heritage events in Irish Embassies the celebration of Brigid’s Day year on year across
and Consulates in the USA and Canada in 2021, Scotland following the successful 2020 event held
in cooperation with the Scottish Government’s in the Glasgow Women’s Library.
network of offices in North America.
» Scotland will engage with and learn from Ireland’s
» The Consulate General in Edinburgh will deliver diaspora policy experience through engagement
an awareness campaign in Scotland to increase with the Department of Foreign Affairs Irish
engagement with the Government of Ireland’s Abroad Unit in Dublin and the varied approaches
Emigrant Support Programme. of Ireland’s diplomatic missions.
» The Scottish Government Office in Dublin will » The Department of Foreign Affairs will support
further enhance its reach into and connections Donegal County Council’s Donegal Connect event
with the Scottish diaspora in Ireland, through its in Glasgow, planned for 2021.
programme of winter festival events.
A university Ladies Gaelic Football game at the 2017 Irish Culture and Heritage Day at the Grange Cricket Club Edinburgh -
hosted by Consulate General of Ireland in Edinburgh, Conradh na Gaeilge Glaschú, and Scotland GAA.
© Consulate General of Ireland/Leo Paredes Photography
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Culture
From the ancient to the
contemporary, the value of
culture in the lives of both Scotland Edinburgh International Book Festival, Charlotte Square Gardens.
and Ireland, at home and abroad,
© Edinburgh International Book Festival
is well recognised. The high levels Levels of collaboration happening across both jurisdictions
in culture, heritage, arts and sport continue to increase.
of engagement in the review process Collaboration between Showcase Scotland and Tradfest,
under this theme underlined its and close working relationships between Culture Ireland
and the Edinburgh Festivals, typify the ease with which
importance, with most focus on collaboration in this sector happens and demonstrates
how cooperation can co-exist with competition, feeding
the arts, language and sport. creativity and strengthening the bilateral relationship.
Links are strong at ministerial and official level between
our creative industries and within the Indigenous, Minority
and Lesser-used Languages work sector of the British-Irish
Council. Our officials meet quarterly under a biennial work
programme, leading up to a ministerial-level meeting.
Colm Cille, or Columba, is a foundational link between
Ireland and Scotland. Beyond his ecclesiastical influence,
which migrating Scots then carried to Canada and elsewhere,
his legacy in learning, art and intellectual property reaches
far beyond Scotland and Ireland. Bòrd na Gàidhlig and
Foras na Gaeilge, the language agencies of Scotland and
Ireland, have a partnership, Colmcille, and are promoting
international cultural collaboration and celebration of the
1500th anniversary of his birth in 2020-21.
Monuments from the Neolithic era, including the tombs
at Maeshowe and Brú na Bóinne, demonstrate how far
back the links between us stretch. These links continue
today in the work to preserve, promote and share these
UNESCO World Heritage Sites with visitors. Historic
Environment Scotland’s (HES) case study on the Heart
of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site for the Climate
Vulnerability Index is a valuable lead for Ireland, and both
countries have considerable shared expertise in this area
to offer internationally.
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Culture
Festivals Heritage
In 2019, there were 80 shows (approx. 2021 marks 1,500 years
191 artists) at Edinburgh Festival since Colmcille was born
Fringe from Ireland with a further 26 – a figure who made a vital
shows (44 artists) from Northern contribution to the historical
Ireland. (Edinburgh Festival Fringe). record of both Ireland
and Scotland in the
early Christian
monastic period.
3 of Edinburgh’s leading
international festivals, the Edinburgh
Scotland has
Heritage sites:
6 UNESCO World
International Festival, the Edinburgh Fringe
Festival, and the Edinburgh Art Festival, are led
by Irish directors while Ireland’s
National Theatre is co-led by a St Kilda Edinburgh (Old Town
Scottish director. and New Town)
The Heart of Neolithic New Lanark
Orkney
Language
Across Ireland, 771,811
people reported that they also speak Irish
outside of the education system. (2016 census).
The Antonine Wall The Forth Bridge
In 2011, 57,600 people in Scotland
reported that they could speak Gàidhlig.
(2011 UK census). Ireland has 2 World Heritage sites:
Sláinte!
Brú na Bóinne Skellig Michael
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Performance on the Mound in Edinburgh during Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
© VisitScotland/Kenny Lam
Our archaeologists benefit from the strategic partnership, In May 2019, the Scottish Government Office in Dublin
through a memorandum of understanding on policy hosted the Creative Cities Summit and networking event,
and best practice collaboration, between the Chartered designed to engage leaders in the Creative and Cultural
Institute for Archaeologists (UK) and the Institute of Industries (CCI) in Glasgow and Dublin to share future
Archaeologists (Ireland), and work closely together within ambitions to build closer links. City councils, national
international organisations. The Edinburgh Group brings institutions, universities and businesses were all
together professional bodies representing architects, involved and work continues in this area.
engineers and building surveyors with Irish officials and
those of the UK and devolved governments biannually
to exchange knowledge on education and practice in Looking Forward
architectural conservation.
Cultural and heritage exchange and promotion will
Founded in 1980, the Celtic Media Festival, based in continue to be central to the bilateral relationship. Both
Glasgow, is an industry celebration of television and radio governments will work together in the coming year with
production in the Celtic nations and regions. Connections a continued focus on creating opportunities for our artists
between Ireland and Scotland, particularly between and performers, and for our creative and heritage sectors
TG4 and BBC Alba, are strong, with high quality joint to flourish, despite the constraints and profound challenges
programming regularly winning awards at the Festival. created by the global pandemic. Ireland and Scotland will
Glasgow Film Festival and Dublin International Film also collaborate on cultural projects during the Colmcille
Festival have also run joint showcases in recent years. 1500 anniversary year.
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Case Study
Collectively, the Edinburgh International Festival, and Gina Moxley achieved Fringe First and Herald Angel
Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh Festival awards for her show The Patient Gloria.
Fringe and Edinburgh Art Festival are the world’s largest
global arts and cultural gathering. Culture Ireland supports Every August in Edinburgh, Culture Ireland hosts an
Irish artists at the Festivals every August in Edinburgh, industry event bringing together Irish artists and festival
where they reach local and global audiences, gaining and venue presenters, producers and promoters, securing
international recognition and touring contracts. new international touring contracts for Irish artists across
Europe, the USA, New Zealand and Australia, as well as
Selection for the curated Edinburgh International Festival important stages in Britain.
is a significant mark of success for any international
company. Following Druid’s acclaimed presentation Close collaboration in the arts and cultural spheres of
of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot in 2018, Oona Ireland and Scotland is personified in the leadership of
Doherty’s Hard to be Soft, A Belfast Prayer marked a three of the Edinburgh Festivals - Edinburgh International
significant collaboration between Culture Ireland, the Festival (Fergus Linehan), Edinburgh Festival Fringe (Shona
Arts Council of Northern Ireland, and the British Council, McCarthy), Edinburgh Art Festival (Sorcha Carey) – while
co-supporting work of a Northern Ireland company in the co-directors of the National Theatre of Ireland, Graham
Edinburgh in 2019. McLaren and Neil Murray, came to Ireland from Scotland’s
National Theatre.
Amidst more than 3,000 shows annually, Irish artists are
highlighted in the Fringe every year. In 2019, Pat Kinevane Despite the disruption caused by the pandemic, in 2020
was awarded the coveted Herald Archangel Award for Culture Ireland maintained its commitment to Irish
sustained contribution to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, artists’ participation in the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and
Edinburgh International Book Festival, this time online.
Oona Doherty’s Hard to be Soft, A Belfast Prayer at Edinburgh International Festival, 2019.
© Luca Truffarelli
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Recommendations
» The Consulate General of Ireland in Edinburgh and
the Scottish Government Office in Dublin will fund
high level artistic joint programming in support
of Colmcille 1500 celebrations (Dec 2020-21),
showcasing contemporary work and performance
reflecting this shared international legacy.
» Ireland and Scotland will build on the excellent
structured cooperation between the Office of
Public Works and Historic Environment Scotland
(HES), particularly focused on protecting
monuments from the effects of climate change,
and conservation skills development. A new
memorandum of understanding between HES
and Ireland’s Department of Housing, Local Swim Ireland attends a reception to mark the 2018 Euro Championships.
Government and Heritage will facilitate exchange © Paul Sherwood
of knowledge and structured cooperation in
addressing the impacts of climate change on our
built and archaeological heritage. » Ireland and Scotland will build on annual
collaboration between Showcase Scotland
» The Scottish Government Office in Dublin will and Tradfest to promote the best in our
work with Poetry Ireland and the Scottish Poetry musical traditions.
Library to develop an exchange programme bringing
together schools and young people to co-create » The Consulate General of Ireland in Edinburgh
work and performance. will support Conradh na Gaeilge to increase the
profile of their Irish language activity in Scotland.
» The Consulate General of Ireland in Edinburgh
and the Scottish Government Office in Dublin will » The Embassy of Ireland in London and Scotland
celebrate Scottish-Irish co-productions in both House in London will host, in alternate years, an
Irish/ Gàidhlig and English in an online TV festival annual celebration of our shared cultural affinity.
in partnership with the Celtic Media Festival. » The Consulate General of Ireland in Edinburgh
and the Scottish Government Office in Dublin will
jointly host an event in 2021 to share best practice
in increasing participation and inclusivity in sport.
Scotland GAA ahead of the 2019 All-Ireland Junior Football Championship
Semi-Final against Kerry at the Clydebank Community Sports Hub, Glasgow.
© Duncolm Sports Photography
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