The trip aims to build on the success of the Scottish First Minister’s visit to Northern Ireland in July of last year. The Ministers will use the visit to discuss areas of co-operation and mutual benefit.
Dr Paisley said: “ Northern Ireland can learn much from Scotland's experiences of devolution we have a lot in common, both economically and socially. It is important that we make the most of our historic ties and raise our understanding of each other’s history and culture.”
Mr McGuinness said: “Since the restoration of our political institutions we have made great progress by working in partnership. We have also found ourselves working on developing relationships within these islands and there is no doubt that here too, a spirit of co-operation can ensure that we can achieve much which will be to the betterment of all our peoples.”
As well as participating in a bilateral meeting with Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond the First Minister and deputy First Minister will make a courtesy call on the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament and visit an anti-sectarianism project at Murrayfield Stadium.
Junior Minister Ian Paisley Jnr MLA and Junior Minister Gerry Kelly MLA will also meet with Linda Fabiani, Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Culture.
