The wealthiest 1% of Scots are richer than the bottom 50% combined, a new report has found.

The report by the Scottish Government has shown an increase in wealth inequality between 2012 and 2014.

Aggregate total wealth of private households increased to £856.6bn in Scotland during the period.

Here are the key findings:

The report states: "The contribution of private pension wealth increased slightly over the first three survey periods but the substantial increase in 2012-14 meant private pension wealth now makes up nearly half of total household wealth."

The median household wealth in Scotland is £186,500.

This means half of households are richer than this while the other half are poorer.

Scotland's figure is below the UK average of £225,000.

"The higher value of median wealth for Great Britain is largely due to the higher property values in England compared with Scotland," says the report.

In response to the report, equalities secretary Angela Constance said: "The social costs of discrimination and inequality are borne by us all and result in poverty, reduced life chances for young people and fewer opportunities for everyone, which is why this government is passionate about creating a fairer and more equal Scotland. All of society will benefit from reduced inequality and an inclusive economy.

"We are already taking action to tackle the inequalities that exist within our society, which have been exacerbated by the UK Government's failed austerity agenda and welfare cuts which force us to spend £100m a year in mitigation. Meanwhile, the economic impact of Brexit, and the related threat to social protections and employment rights, risk making the fight against inequality even harder.

"We know low wealth is linked to low income and it is concerning that one in five of those experiencing low wealth are couples with children, while single parents with dependent children have the highest risk of low wealth.

"That's why we've published a Child Poverty Bill which will make Scotland the only part of the UK with statutory targets in a bid to reduce the number of children experiencing the damaging effects of poverty by 2030, highlighting our commitment to ultimately eradicate child poverty."