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

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

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.

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

My life has never been easy. It's like all the major events of my life have always been difficult.

Life is a theatre set in which there are but few practicable entrances.