AN American academic and his Scottish wife have bid their final farewell to Scotland after he was forced to leave due to a change in immigration laws.
Andrew Wilbur, who has lived in Scotland for 14 years, and Laura Francesgangeli, flew out to Italy from Glasgow Airport yesterday as he no longer meets the criteria to stay here.
Under new rules introduced in July, applicants for a leave to remain marriage visa must have met a household income threshold of £18,600 in the 12 months before application.
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