A woman had to be taken to hospital after being struck by a car on a road near Crossgates on Saturday morning.

Emergency services were called to attend on the B981, close to Woodlea Farm Shop, shortly before 11am.

​A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10.55am on Saturday, police were called to the B981 near Crossgates, following a report of a crash involving a vehicle and a female pedestrian. 

“The woman has been taken to hospital for treatment and recovery has been arranged.” 

The road was closed for a period after the crash.