Police are appealing for witnesses after a suspicious fire at a building site in Edinburgh.

The incident happened at around 10.40pm on Wednesday in Haddington Place where new student accommodation is being built.

It is estimated the cost of the damage will be in excess of £250,000.

Police Scotland said inquiries have established that the fire was started deliberately resulting in "significant destruction" to the lower ground floor of the building.

Three teenagers were seen in the area around the time of the fire and anyone who can help identify them is asked to come forward.

Detective Constable William Doughty said: "This construction site is the location for new student accommodation and the developers are understandably upset at the level of damage caused and the obvious delays this fire will have on their completion date.

"The three teenagers seen within the area are of great interest to this investigation and anyone who can assist us in identifying them should contact police immediately.

"I would also urge anyone with any further information relevant to this investigation to get in touch."