A search is under way for two children aged 12 and 14 who went missing from a house in the early hours of the morning.
Hallie Chan, 12, and Sunny Hogg, 14, were last seen in a property in Burnside Road in the Gorebridge area of Midlothian at around 3am on Thursday.
Police said they are “extremely concerned” for their welfare and are urging anyone with information about their whereabouts to contact officers.
Hallie has long brown hair but it is not known what she is wearing.
Sunny has shoulder-length blonde hair and was last seen wearing a grey jacket, grey joggers and white trainers.
Inspector Cheryl Blanch said: “Hallie and Sunny are friends and we are extremely concerned for their welfare, particularly given their ages and the fact they have left the house in the early hours of this morning.
“It is vital we trace them as soon as possible and we are asking members of the public in the Gorebridge area to keep a look out for them and report any possible sightings to police immediately.
“We would also urge Hallie and Sunny if they see this appeal to please get in touch with someone to let us know they are okay.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0398 of February 15.”