All adult Syrian refugees living in Scotland are learning English, the government has said.

Refugees began arriving in November as part of a pledge to resettle 20,000 people displaced by the Syrian crisis in Britain by 2020.

Around 400 have found new homes in the UK so far and all adults are taking part in language training funded by the overseas aid budget.

The Scottish Government has said it is committed to taking its fair and proportionate share of the total number of refugees coming to the UK.

Ahead of the latest refugee task force meeting in Edinburgh, international development minister Humza Yousaf said: "English language learning is crucial to ensure successful integration in our communities.

"It's also vital when accessing education and employment opportunities. Work to support refugees and asylum seekers to achieve the English language skills they need forms a key part of the New Scots refugee integration strategy.

"Scotland is a caring and compassionate country. We welcome people seeking refuge from war and persecution, and we recognise the importance of supporting them to rebuild their lives and integrate into our diverse communities."

The Scottish Refugee Council has said it wants Scotland to become a "beacon" for the rest of the UK and Europe when it comes to protecting refugees.

The organisation outlined six principles in January to set a benchmark for how asylum seekers' and refugees' rights should be respected.