Part of one of Scotland's busiest streets has been closed to traffic after a serious fire broke out in a kilt shop.

The fire was reported at kilt and tartan specialists Romanes and Paterson's in Princes Street, Edinburgh, shortly before 0700 BST.

Lothian Fire and Rescue said it sent out five pumps and three appliances.

No one was believed to have been hurt in the blaze, which broke out on the third floor of the five storey shop.

A spokeswoman for Lothian and Borders Police said Princes Street would be closed between Frederick Street and South St David Street until further notice.

The shop sells traditional Scottish products and also has a restaurant.

A fire investigation team was at the scene and was attempting to discover the cause of the blaze.

The blaze was captured on film by a BBC Scotland camera crew.

It was also filmed and photographed by dozens of people who e-mailed their pictures to the BBC Scotland news website.