| Good morning, Welcome to your Monday briefing from The Scotsman. How was your weekend? Some sad news to start. An MSP has revealed she has been diagnosed with stage three cancer. Ruth Maguire announced she will be taking a medical leave of absence for treatment with immediate effect. There has been an outpouring of support for the SNP MSP following her statement. Nicola Sturgeon tweeted: "Sending love and strength to @RBFMaguire and her family - everyone in @theSNP is thinking of you." In other news, the golden rosary beads which Mary Queen of Scots took to her execution have been stolen. The priceless piece of jewellery the Scottish queen clutched as the executioner's axe ended her life has been seized as part of a raid at Arundel Castle in southern England. Thieves who broke into the castle netted a gold, silver and antiques haul from the Duke of Norfolk’s collection before triggering an alarm.“The rosary is of little intrinsic value as metal, but as a piece of the Howard family history and the nation’s heritage it is irreplaceable,” police said. We leave you with the thought of escaping to a spot of outstanding natural beauty. Can you imagine living in this dreamy family home which is up for sale in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park? There's a grand, tree-lined driveway, five acres of land, tennis court, and your own greenhouse. And it's on the market for less than you might think... Thank you for reading. We would like to invite you to become a subscriber at The Scotsman. You will unlock unlimited access to all of our stories, see 70% fewer adverts, and have access to daily puzzles - all from just £3 a month. Join us today. More stories below, Ginny - ginny.sanderson@jpimedia.co.uk | 
