Edinburgh Airport has been closed after a suspect package was spotted going through a security X-ray machine.
Police are questioning a passenger and a bomb disposal team is in place with a 100-metre cordon placed around the package.
The incident took place just before 2pm today.
Around 100 travellers have been evacuated from the airport terminal to a nearby multi-storey car park.
Others who have already passed through security remain in the departures area.
Police have urged people not to travel to the airport.
Inbound flights have been diverted to Glasgow Airport, while a number of outbound flights have been cancelled.
Among the inbound flights to be diverted are services arriving from Berlin, Munich, London, Amsterdam and Brussels.
The suspect package was spotted at the airport just before 2pm today Flights due to depart this afternoon for Brussels, Birmingham, London and Stornoway have been cancelled.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Police at Edinburgh Airport have implemented a closure of the building and the access roads following the discovery of a potentially suspicious bag within the central search area at around 1.50pm today.
"The Explosive Ordnance Disposal are currently in attendance to inspect the item and officers are maintaining a cordon to ensure the safety of the public."
An airport spokesperson has urged passengers not to travel to the airport and to check with their airline about the status of their flight.
"Edinburgh Airport is currently closed as we continue to investigate an incident. We are not accepting incoming flights," the spokesperson said.
"We encourage passengers not to travel to the airport and to check with their airline regarding their flight.
"We will provide an hourly update with the next update due at 16:30 and encourage passengers to follow our Twitter account for updates."
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