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Wanted: 13,000 migrants

Scotland needs a sharp increase in immigration to adjust to the needs of an ageing population, according to a leading think tank.

Scotland needs a sharp increase in immigration to adjust to the needs of an ageing population, according to one of the country's leading think tanks.

Net migration needs to increase the population by 13,000, according to the Scottish Council Foundation (SCF).