The two countries have always had a strong connection. There is a large Italian population in Scotland (estimated to be around 100,000 — but the actual number is likely to be larger than that). The cultural influence of Italy is felt throughout Scottish life, whether that be food, religion or some of the country’s most well-known celebrities (singer Paolo Nutini and creator of The Thick of It & Veep, Armando Ianucci, come to mind).That influence has also been seen on the football pitch...
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