Mortar bomb and grenade discovered in Dalbeattie

Police have closed the road following mortar and grenade discovery Credit: Police Scotland

Bomb disposal experts are heading to southern Scotland after a mortar and grenade were found during a house clearance in Dalbeattie.

Police have cordoned off the area around Kirkennan Drive and shut the A710 between High Street and Port Street.

Members of the public are being urged to avoid the area.