Advertisement

  1. National

Long delays at Edinburgh Airport after security alert

"Significant delays and cancellations" are expected at Edinburgh Airport after it was evacuated earlier this afternoon following the discovery of a "potentially suspicious bag" in the search area.

View all 13 updates ›

Edinburgh Airport passengers evacuated to hotel

Some Edinburgh Airport passengers have been evacuated to a nearby Hilton Hotel after the airport was closed following the discovery of a "potentially suspicious" package inside a bag that is reported to belong to a passenger.

Phone images from inside the hotel show crowds of travellers stood inside the hotel foyer as they await news on when the airport will re-open.

Passengers evacuated to the Hilton Hotel following the closure of Edinburgh Airport. Credit: Paul Nearn

More top news