RAF jets respond to suspected Russian aircraft heading towards Scottish airspace

RAF fighter jets were scrambled after mystery aircraft were spotted heading towards the country's airspace.

Two Quick Reaction Alert Typhoon jets were sent from RAF Lossiemouth in Moray to Shetland at 11am today.

A spokesman for the RAF base said the unidentified aircraft, suspected to be Russian, did not require to be intercepted and have since departed.

"These unidentified aircraft remained outside our area of interest and no interception took place."

He said the service was unable to confirm the number or type of unidentified aircraft involved.