Scottish workers are among nearly 380 being made redundant at Carillion following the construction giant's collapse.

The Official Receiver, the body in charge of liquidating the firm, said it had saved more than 900 jobs.

Another 377 will be axed, including 29 in Scotland.

Carillion's projects north of the border include the £745m Aberdeen bypass, the £23m extension of platforms at Edinburgh Waverley station and the £11.6m electrification of the Shotts railway line.

Hundreds of workers at contractors hired by Carillion could also be affected.

A spokesman for the Official Receiver said: "As part of the ongoing liquidation of the Carillion group I am pleased we have been able to safeguard the jobs of 919 employees today.

"Most staff are transferring on existing or similar terms and I will continue to facilitate this wherever possible as we work to find new providers for Carillion's other contracts.

"Despite best efforts it has not been possible to secure the jobs of 377 staff, who will be made redundant.

"Those affected will be entitled to make a claim for statutory redundancy payments."

Thousands of workers at companies contracted by Carillion are also likely to be affected.

Chief executive Richard Howson stepped down from his position at Scottish oil company Wood after Carillion entered administration.