Edinburgh Police issue warning after reports of people on the ice at Pentland Hill reservoirs

In a statement released on social media, Police in the Capital said: “We've recently had reports of people on the ice at reservoirs in the Pentland Hills.

"Areas with frozen lakes, ponds, canals and reservoirs can be beautiful places to visit but all too often many people risk their lives by venturing onto frozen water.

“It is impossible to know exactly how thick the ice cover is at all points on a reservoir.

"As the weather conditions change and temperatures fluctuate this will also impact the ice cover.

"Going onto the ice or letting your dog on the ice is very dangerous.”

The Met Office warned of icy weather bringing freezing temperatures across Scotland as a yellow weather warning is issued.

The warning remains in place throughout Friday as it drops below 0C.

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