“Nothing unites different nations quite like mutual enemies. But the ‘Auld Alliance’ between Scotland and France – both historic rivals of England – doesn’t mean that the French government favours Scottish independence. Far from it.”

Source: www.bbc.com

Historically, France has supported greater autonomy or independence as a way to limit English political power and influence.  However in the era of the E.U. and greater regional integration, modern geopolitics makes this old alliance untenable as some in Scotland are seeking independence from the United Kingdom.  

 

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