Severe flooding cancels trains and trams in parts of Scotland

Heavy rainfall has caused extensive flooding in parts of Scotland, with train and tram lines being engulfed by water.

ScotRail services between Aberdeen and Inverness have been suspended after a landslip near Huntly.

Train services were also affected by flooding on the line at Livingston and at Hartwood in North Lanarkshire. Hartwood services have now resumed.

Tram lines in Edinburgh have also been swamped with water.

Edinburgh Trams said the flooding was near Edinburgh Airport and between the Gyle Centre and Edinburgh Gateway.

It said: "Our engineers are working around the clock to minimise the effects of the heavy rainfall to ensure we are able to commence full route reservices as soon as the flooding subsides.

"They continue to pump excess water, however with the nearby Gogar Burn and River Almond at or above capacity, this is having little impact."

Tram customers can use their tickets on Lothian buses.

Those affected by the landslip closure can also use their train tickets on bus services. Arrangements are also being made for a shuttle service.