Given the timing of the visit to Holyrood, it was only natural that discussions centred around Brexit – what it means for Scotland and its impact on co-operation with the Nordic region and the EU.

The Scottish and Nordic representatives all stressed the importance of continuing to work closely together post-Brexit.

“Historically, there have always been close ties between the Nordic countries, Scotland and the rest of Britain. The Nordic Council will do everything in its power to ensure that this close co-operation continues. Despite Brexit, we want Scotland to know that she will always have friends in the Nordic countries,” said the President of the Nordic Council, Silja Dögg Gunnarsdóttir.