Parents reported to police over Edinburgh school parking

Parents at an Edinburgh school have been reported to police over illegal parking when they drop off their children in the morning.

The headteacher of Holy Cross Primary said photographs were sent to police by a resident living near the school.

In a letter to parents, James McDevitt said two people had been "verbally abusive" when questioned by school staff about their parking.

Police Scotland said they would liaise with the council over the matter.

Mr McDevitt wrote: "Last week we received a number of concerns regarding illegal and/or inconsiderate parking outside the main entrance to the school.

"This included parking on zig zag lines directly outside the main entrance. Two parents were verbally abusive when their illegal parking was questioned.

"Then, this morning, we received a separate complaint from a local resident which included photographs of cars flouting the parking restrictions on Craighall Terrace.

"This complaint and these photographs have already been forwarded to Police Scotland."

Mr McDevitt urged parents and guardians to report future concerns directly to the police. He said he would do the same.

Lesley Macinnes, City of Edinburgh Council's transport and environment convener, said she had requested additional enforcement from parking attendants and the police outside the school on Craighall Terrace.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "We are aware of the incidents."