It is the intention for the Makars' Court to grow and develop as the Scottish national literary monument. This week's additions will take the number to 25 writers of national importance commemorated there.

[But on Saturday, Russia's foreign minister, Igor Ivanov , assured British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook] that Russia had no intention of becoming involved in any confrontation in the Balkans and no wish to see any escalation, ... The foreign secretary welcomed that assurance.

Cricket just takes a back seat, however much time he needs he's got. He's said his intention is to keep playing, but we'll just have to see how things unfold over the next weeks.

The museums particularly affected were on the Royal Mile, the focal point for tourists in the city.

It was a great privilege to be able to support the Homeless World Cup and I look forward to their continuing good work.

The existing, dated facilities provided by the Ross Theatre do not meet the demands of the events it is now required to host.