There will be a "substantial" increase in the number of armed police on duty in Scotland following the London terror attack.

The First Minister said there will be an increased police presence in busy areas following the atrocity, which left seven dead and 48 injured.

Three terrorists drove a van knocking down several pedestrians on London Bridge, before stopping at Borough Market where they stabbed a number of people on Saturday night.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed the attackers, who were wearing fake explosive vests, were shot dead around eight minutes after they received the first reports of the attack at 10.08pm.

Speaking on Sunday, Nicola Sturgeon said there was not currently any information to suggest any of the victims were Scottish.

She said: "I want to begin by exporessing my horror at the despicable and cowardly terror atatck that took place in the centre of London last night.

"My heartfelt sympathies and those of everyone in Scotland are with the families of those who have lost loved ones. Our thoughts are also with those who sustained injuries.

"We wish all of them a full and speedy recovery.

"I also with to express my admiration of and gratitude to the emergency services.

"Last night we saw yet again the bravery, dedication, selflessness of the police and those who work in the NHS and fire service."

She said there was no information to suggest any Scots had been caught up in the attack but it was not yet possible to be "definitive".

A meeting of the Scottish Government's resilience committee was held earlier on Sunday.

The First Minister continued: "In terms of the Police Scotland response here it is important to stress that there is no intelligence of any specific threat to Scotland.

"However the police will ensure the appropriate protective security measures are implemented.

"As was the case after the Manchester attack the public can expect to see a more visible police presence particularly in busy areas.

"That will include armed police, the number of armed response vehicles on duty today has been substantially increased."

She added: "My message to the public is to be vigilant, report anything of concern or suspicion to the police, but otherwise continue to live your lives as normal.

"Last night's attack was another reminder of the need to challenge extremism robustly and directly, we must unite as a society to do so.

"We must not allow the terrorists to divide us. We must not allow any community to be scapegoated for the actions of a violent and mindless minority.

"Those who carry out these attacks in the name of Islam do not speak for that faith. Indeed their actions are a perversion of Islam."