The bomb squad have been called after workers found what was initially believed to be ammunition at a building site in Edinburgh.

Experts were called the new St James Centre after police were alerted at around 1.40pm on Tuesday.

Officers sealed off Elder Street and the popular shopping area of Multrees Walk while they investigated the device.

Police Scotland later confirmed that the call-out had been a false alarm and the area was safe.

A spokeswoman said: "We were called to the new St James Centre building site following the discovery of an unknown object.

"The incident was reported to police around 1.40pm on Tuesday, January 15. A cordon was established in the Multrees Walk area while the item was assessed. It has now been deemed to be safe.

"The area has now been reopened. The public is thanked for their patience while officers dealt with this incident."