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The French town where Scotland is everywhere

Just 90 minutes by train from Paris lies a corner of France where centuries-old links with Scotland are still celebrated today. Cat Thomson travels to Aubigny-sur-Nère to discover the remarkable legacy of the Auld Alliance.
Pipers in historic Highland dress wave flags as they march through town.

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