Despite economic headwinds in Scotland, the housing market continues to thrive. Average house prices have increased by £13,001 over the last year.

The growth rate was higher than the average national growth rate for England and Wales, which was £8,508 during the same time period.

Prices rose in all parts of Scotland but some areas saw a greater increase than others.

East Renfrewshire experienced the biggest price increase, up by £27,270.

West Lothian Edinburgh Midlothian and The Borders all saw significant increases.

Not all areas have experienced price increases.

Argyll and bute experienced a small decline of £1,747 while Dumfries and Galloway and East Dunbartonshire, Fife and Aberdeen saw modest increases.