WATCH: Right-wing extremist jailed for having bomb-making equipment in Edinburgh flat

An Edinburgh man's been jailed for terrorism offences, after police found bomb-making equipment in his flat.

Peter Morgan was found to have explosive substances, propellants, containers, and a model rocket initiator along with a large quantity of fireworks.

Police also discovered a selection of neo-Nazi and right-wing extremist material in the 35-year-old's home.

They were called to the property on Taylor Place in an unrelated matter - the collapse of a teenage girl in the stairwell - on July 2 last year.

Further investigations found he had been researching racist content and bomb-making information.

Morgan was convicted last month for two offences under the Terrorism Act and one offence under the Explosive Substances Act.

During the trial he denied the charges, claiming he only planned to blow up a frozen turkey and film it for Youtube.

And today at the High Court in Edinburgh he was handed 12 years behind bars.

Passing sentence, Lord Boyd told Morgan: "You assert your right to freedom of speech. However abhorrent some may find your views, you are entitled to hold them.

"What you are not entitled to do is to act on these views for the purpose of committing or preparing an act of terrorism.''

He went on: "You downloaded documents from the internet including guides relating to the operation of explosive devices and the manufacture of explosive substances.

"Of most concern is that you not only possessed the ingredients for the making of an improvised explosive device but you had begun to assemble it.

"You took a vinegar bottle and fixed to the outside of it approximately 80 ball bearings and metal propellant cartridges. It is clear that your intention was to increase the lethal nature of the device.

"The bomb disposal expert described the injuries that might be sustained if one was exploded within three to five metres of a person as 'horrific'."

Speaking following the sentencing, Procurator Fiscal for Specialist Casework, Liam Murphy, said: “The conviction and sentence of Peter Morgan for terrorism charges and a charge under the Explosive Substances Act marks the end of a complex investigation and prosecution process.

"The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service worked closely with Police Scotland and other parts of law enforcement to bring the case to trial and secure this conviction.

"We have a duty to keep the people of Scotland safe from harm and working with police, government and other agencies are committed to ensuring that those involved in committing offences under the terrorism legislation are brought to justice."