An Edinburgh high school has been evacuated after a bomb threat was called in.
Staff and pupils at Holy Rood High School were asked to leave the premises earlier this afternoon.
The Roman Catholic school, which is situated on the fringes of Holyrood Park , has more than 1000 pupils attend.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Police in Edinburgh are in attendance at a high school in the Duddingston area after a threat to the premises was received by telephone at 2.20pm on Monday, 10 June.
"The building has been evacuated as a precaution and officers remain at the scene."
A City of Edinburgh Council spokesperson said: "Holy Rood High School received a threat to the premises this afternoon and the school responded appropriately to ensure the safety of all pupils and staff. Police Scotland are currently carrying out enquiries.”
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