Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports record busiest ever year

Edinburgh and Glasgow airports have recorded their busiest year, according to the latest passenger figures.

More than 13 million travellers used Edinburgh Airport in 2017, while around 9.9 million passengers passed through the Glasgow hub.

Aberdeen Airport marked its eighth consecutive month of growth, recording 3.1 million passengers.

Figures released on Thursday show 13,432,485 people passed through Scotland's busiest airport, Edinburgh, last year with international passengers credited with driving growth.

It was helped by a record month as December saw 925,017 passengers use the terminal.

Edinburgh Airport chief executive Gordon Dewar said: This is a fantastic achievement for Edinburgh Airport - to welcome more than 13 million passengers is a real triumph and one that we are delighted by.''

Glasgow Airport reported 9,902,239 passengers from January to December, with 618,131 passing through the hub last month