Power cut after a fire at a substation in Inverness. Image: PA.
A number of properties in Aberdeen have been left without electricity due to a power cut.
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks said power failed in 500 homes in 21 AB10 postcode areas at 12.58pm and that it was aiming to restore power by 4pm.
The cause for the discruption is said to be a fault on the main electricity network.
A SSEN spokesman said: “We have a fault on our main network affecting 500 customers on Union Grove, Ferryhill and the surrounding areas.
“Our local engineering team is on route to locate and repair the fault.
“At this time, we are confident all supplies will be restored by 4pm.”
