WATCH: Police throw cordon around swathe of Invergordon after unexploded ordnance found

Emergency services remain at the scene of an incident in Easter Ross following the discovery of unexploded ordnance.

Police locked down the area around the incident in the port town of Invergordon, restricting public access and prompting closure of local schools as a precaution.

Police Scotland later confirmed that a specialist team had been summoned to deal with the ordnance.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service says two appliances are on standby at the moment should they be required.

Police earlier said: "Police in Invergordon are currently dealing with an incident at Castle Avenue and as a result a portion of the road between the junctions of Gordon Terrace and Academy Road is shut. "Davidson Drive is also shut with no vehicular or pedestrian traffic permitted.

"Invergordon Academy will be closed until this incident reaches a conclusion.

"Members of the public are requested to stay away from the area in the meantime."

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