A teenage cyclist has died after a collision with a car on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

The collision happened around 10.30am on Standingstane Road at its junction with Burnshot Road between Dalmeny and Kirkliston.

A silver Land Rover Discovery was  travelling from Kirkliston on Burnshot Road when it was involved in the collision with the cyclist, who was travelling from Dalmeny.

The 18-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have closed the road as an investigation is carried out.

Sergeant Kosmas Papakyriakou, from Edinburgh road policing unit, said: "Unfortunately, an 18-year-old man has died as a result of a road traffic collision to the south of Dalmeny this morning.

"We're currently carrying out enquiries into the circumstances that led up to this collision and I'd ask anyone who saw this incident to please contact police immediately on 101 if not already done so.

"I also wish to thank the public for their patience and cooperation while we carry out our inquiries."