A famous city tour attraction has been evacuated following a 'malicious' call.
Visitors at the Glasgow Cathedral were evacuated from the East End premises around 2.30pm on Sunday afternoon as officers conducted searches of the building.
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The force have confirmed that no suspicious items were found and an investigation has now been launched to establish the full circumstances.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 2.30pm on Sunday, November 5, we responded to what is now believed to be a malicious call to Glasgow Cathedral, Cathedral Square, Glasgow.
"Staff and visitors were evacuated as a precaution. Officers conducted searches of the building and no suspicious items were found.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances."
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