Residents were evacuated during a bomb alert in Edinburgh.

A suspicious package was discovered in Abbotsford Park in Morningside.

The bomb squad was called following the alert at 9pm on Wednesday.

Cordons were put in place and evacuations were made as a precaution.

The package was checked and made safe.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Police Scotland can confirm we attended a report of a suspicious package in the Morningside area.

"The matter has been resolved and there are no wider concerns for public safety at this time.

"Enquiries are ongoing."