The Scottish property market continues to perform well according to a series of recent reports.

Clydesdale Bank reported that the number of people who are looking to buy this year jumped to 15% from just 7% in January.

Both the Edinburgh Solicitors Property Centre (ESPC) and Halifax Bank of Scotland have calculated that house price rises in Edinburgh have eased to about 6%, closer to historic growth levels. The average price now stands at £159,779, according to the ESPC.

Steve Reid, general manager for retail banking at Clydesdale Bank, said: "The Scottish housing market has not been as volatile as the one south of the Border and the signs so far this year suggest we can continue to look forward to a more stable marketplace."