The First Minister is being put up in a hotel while emergency repairs are carried out at her official residence.
Bute House in Edinburgh has been temporarily closed after it was found urgent ceiling and further inspection works are needed.
Nicola Sturgeon will instead be staying at a hotel in the capital this week, paid for by taxpayers, while alternative accommodation is sought.
Meetings of the Scottish Cabinet will take place at St Andrew's House for the duration of the works.
Repairs to the 18th century A-listed building are being coordinated by Historic Environment Scotland and are expected to be completed over the winter months.
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