South of Scotland Labour MSP Claudia Beamish said she was appalled anyone could shoot such a "rare and beautiful bird".

BBC: Golden eagle shot near Southern Upland Way

South of Scotland Labour MP Claudia Beamish said closure of the site would be a "serious loss" for the area.

BBC: New Abbey Museum of Costume fears raised at Holyrood

First Minister Alex Salmond said he was aware of the issue and that Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop would meet Ms Beamish to discuss the situation.

BBC: New Abbey Museum of Costume fears raised at Holyrood

Scottish Labour MSP Claudia Beamish said to combat climate change required a common endeavour to help all the most vulnerable on earth and she welomed the Climate Justice Fund.

BBC: Climate justice debate

And the two high priests of Parliament, Sir Robert Rogers, the Clerk of the Commons, and his Lords opposite number, David Beamish, Clerk of the Parliaments, stage a joint appearance before the Joint Committee on Parliamentary Privilege.

BBC: Week ahead in committees