Marti Pellow is stepping back from Wet Wet Wet after 30 years in the band.

The shock news came after the band completed a 30th anniversary tour.

Their final show took place at Edinburgh Castle on July 15.

In a statement, Marti said: "For the foreseeable future I'll be spending more time on my solo work because as an artist I feel a lot more settled in this world.

"I have had a great time and loved my career with Wet Wet Wet and to me they will always be the best band in the world.

"When I started in Wet Wet Wet I gave it 100% of my heart and soul and that's what it demands and that is also what the fans demand."

He added: "If I can't do that because my focus is elsewhere, then this is not fair on the rest of the guys in the band and also the fans."