A Scottish council has announced residents who have not been issued with their postal votes can vote in person at a special polling booth over the next three days.

City of Edinburgh Council also confirmed residents who have yet to receive their postal votes, and will not be at home on 4 July, can have their voting pack re-issued.

Both options will be available at the City Chambers from Friday until Sunday.

The rare move follows calls for a review of the postal voting system across Scotland after voters reported not receiving their ballots just one week before polling day.

The Electoral Management Board for Scotland (EMB) said there have been “many difficulties experienced with the delivery of postal votes” across the country.

Voters in the capital can collect their new pack at the City Chambers and, if required, can vote there up to 17:00.

The facility will also be open from 09:00 to 17:00 on Saturday and Sunday.

Voters are asked to bring photo ID to the building on High Street.