A charter flight carrying around 100 Syrian refugees has landed in Glasgow in a "landmark moment" for a Government resettlement scheme.

Downing Street says they had all been subject to "rigorous" security checks before being approved for relocation.

It came after reports at least one of the bombers in last Friday's attacks may have entered Europe through Greece posing as a refugee from Syria.

The new arrivals in Scotland - around 15 families - are all from camps surrounding Syria and will be given five-year visas.

They were met by representatives of five Scottish local authorities who will help them settle, following the flight from Amman in Jordan. Some will start a new life on the Isle of Bute.

David Cameron pledged in September to take in 20,000 Syrian refugees by the end of the current parliament in 2020.

Millions have been displaced from their country due to the four-year civil war.

Since the Prime Minister's announcement a "steady stream" of refugees have already come to the UK but the start of special charter flights will see the numbers rise.

Mr Cameron has set a target to bring a thousand to Britain by Christmas.

He said he did not want to take in those already in Europe as he did not want to encourage others to make the dangerous journey since many have already died doing so.

The Home Office has confirmed offers of support from more than 45 councils around the UK, while talks are continuing with dozens more.

At the weekend, Home Secretary Theresa May said those who arrive in Britain would be thoroughly screened to ensure they do not pose a terrorist threat.

Richard Harrington, Minister for Syrian Refugees, said: "Today's arrivals are a landmark moment for the vulnerable persons' resettlement scheme and the result of great collaboration between the Government, the UNHCR, local authorities and the devolved administrations.

"These vulnerable people will now have the chance to rebuild their lives in safe and secure surroundings, among supportive communities in the UK.

"Over the coming weeks we will provide refuge to hundreds more people who have been forced from their homes because of civil unrest, persecution and war."