An Aberdeen hotel has been ruined by a fire this afternoon.
The Britannia Hotel, in Bucksburn, went up in flames shortly after 4.30pm.
More than fifty are currently on the scene continuing to battle with the fierce flames.
Police have closed Old Meldrum Road in both directions between Auchmill Road and Gilbert Road while emergency services deal with the blaze.
Full details and more video from the fire
The hotel has been ruined by the blaze
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