The bomb squad has been called to an Aberdeen recycling centre after a suspect package was found.

Police Scotland were called after the unidentified object was discovered at the Pitmedden Road Recycling Centre.

Police arrived at around 3.05pm this afternoon and set up a cordon as a precaution.

The Ministry of Defence Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) were heading to the scene.

A spokesman for Police Scotland said that the nearby Aberdeen International Airport has been unaffected by the incident.