Busy road CLOSED by police due to traffic chaos as Scots flock to popular sunshine beauty spot
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A BUSY road has been CLOSED by cops due to traffic chaos as Scots flocked to a beauty spot.
Police have shut the B837 between Balmaha and Drymen due to congestion.
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The roads are packed today as families make the most of the sunshine
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It comes as the country basks in highs of 25C, with families keen to make the most of the sunshine.
A Police Scotland statement reads: "Due to traffic congestion, the B837 between Balmaha and Drymen has been closed.
"Motorists are advised to use alternative routes."
Today, queues built up in the southbound approach to the Queensferry Crossing with people heading to the Edinburgh Festival.
It is also busy on the A720 Edinburgh ring road, with hold-ups between the Lasswade and Gilmerton junctions and again at Lothianburn.
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