PANIC has spread through Edinburgh this morning after sounds of “explosions” and “loud bangs” coming from Dreghorn Barracks.

Worried locals reported pulling their cars over at the side of roads while others said their houses shook after hearing the loud noises.

A demolition display sent panic through Edinburgh

Punters took to social media to report the noise, saying it sounded like artillery, around 8.15am.

While others across Edinburgh reported that the loud explosions were like fireworks.

Police Scotland said that they had not received any reports of an emergency around the military facility.

However they had received a number of calls about the explosions and loud noises.

The Ministry of Defence confirmed that a "demolition display" had been ongoing throughout the morning at the facility.

The MoD said a demolition display took place Credit: Michael Schofield - The Sun Glasgow

A spokesperson said: "We can confirm that a demolition display was taking place at Dreghorn Barracks in Edinburgh this morning.

"This has now been completed."

The facility is situated at the southern edge of capital, south of Colinton, and adjacent to the Edinburgh City Bypass.

It's one of the three barracks that make up the City of Edinburgh Garrison.

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