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However according to figures released following her pledge last September the country has taken just over 600 people.

And she made a pledge that she would even open up her own home to accommodate them.

The SNP leader said 10 months ago that she would welcome 1000 refugees to Scotland and not accept any cap that was laid down by Westminster.

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And the First Minister has yet to confirm whether she is personally providing accommodation.

However she has reiterated her commitment to refugees in the letter which was made public today at an exhibition in Edinburgh.

She wrote: "I am delighted to welcome you.

"Scotland is now your home and we are privileged to have you here.

"I hope you find the peace and safety that you need to rebuild your lives."

Home Office data reveals that 1,602 people were resettled under the Government’s Vulnerable Persons Resettlement scheme (VPR) between October last year and March.

Scottish authorities have accepted 610 arrivals, including 68 in Renfrewshire, 58 in Argyll and Bute and 53 in Edinburgh alone.

The First Minister said: “We have to be prepared to do the practical planning work for this.