All Edinburgh Lothian Bus services are cancelled as Storm Bert batters city

Lothian Buses have cancelled all services across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

This comes as heavy snow has triggered severe disruption across the city with several road accidents being reported.

Across locals woke up to snow ice as a yellow weather warning is in place until Sunday 9am.

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Lothian Buses alerted customers that due to 'safety concerns' all services will be axed.

The bus operator said: "Due to adverse weather across the network, buses are unable to continue across their routes due to safety concerns and will be withdrawn until routes are further assessed."

This comes as drivers were warned to only travel if it's essential.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "After the recent weather warning and continued cold weather into the weekend, please be careful when driving through Edinburgh. This mornings snow and ice has resulted in several minor traffic accidents across the City which our officers are currently dealing with.

"As a result there is considerable traffic disruption to Drum Brae/Clermiston area and at the Straiton juntion on Edinburgh City Bypass. As the snow continues, please consider whether travelling is necessary and if driving, please be careful."