Quotes of the week

This can be done by inspection teams using binoculars

Transport secretary Michael Matheson on how ice forming on the Forth Crossing is monitored after forced closure last week

I think there are some big questions

Nicola Sturgeon on another bridge – Boris Johnson’s proposed crossing between Scotland and Northern Ireland

A bunch of idiots

Mountain rescue leader’s scathing verdict on four hikers trapped on Ben Nevis in last week’s storm with no map and wearing trainers

The Scottish Conservatives will remain anchored on that sensible, solid middle-ground

Party’s newly-elected leader Jackson Carlaw maps future

I had a date in America six years ago which lasted exactly 45 minutes

Susan Boyle reveals she does not have time for romance

I don’t believe any self-respecting minister would accept such conditions

Sajid Javid resigns as Chancellor after being asked to sack his advisers in an alleged power grab by No. 10