The same cladding used in the Grenfell Tower block has been found on student halls of residence in Edinburgh.

Bainfield Halls in Fountainbridge, which house students from Edinburgh Napier University, contain the "wood effect" exterior cladding linked to the blaze that killed at least 79 people in London, inspectors found.

Contractors are now removing the cladding from the exterior of the halls.

The material used was Reynobond PE, the same cladding blamed for the rapid spread of the fire which destroyed Grenfell Tower on June 14.

Bainfield halls of residence are believed to be the first building in Scotland in which the cladding has been found in the aftermath of the tragedy.

Around 30 students are currently living in the halls, though that number is due to rise by 200 as summer schools arrive at the weekend. During term time, more than 700 students use the building.

Residents are not being evacuated and work to remove the cladding is expected to take four weeks.

On Monday, the company which manufactures Reynobond PE pulled it from sale worldwide.

An Edinburgh Napier University spokesman said: "Following the Grenfell Tower fire in London, we immediately began a review of all our buildings.

"A physical inspection identified that around a quarter of the exterior walls on one of our buildings - Bainfield Halls of residence - featured the same cladding reportedly used at Grenfell.

"The insulation materials behind the Bainfield cladding panels are non-combustible, the panel hangings are all made of metal, the wall cavities are properly fire-stopped and the buildings are fitted with sprinklers.

"There are also a range of other fire-safety measures in place, including each block having its own exit route, a modern fire alarm and smoke detection system that is tested weekly, and 24-hour on-site security."

The university said it had written to halls residents and a meeting will be held to discuss the issue next week.