Police investigating seven armed robberies across Edinburgh have released CCTV images of the suspects.

During each robbery between June and October last year, a handgun was pulled out before cash was stolen from tills and safes.

On June 2 Appellation Wines on Dalry Road was targeted, while the following day Meadows Wine on Melville Drive was robbed. On June 13, Spirited Wines in North West Circus Place had money stolen.

In August, three bookmakers were held up, with William Hill on Leith Walk, Ladbrokes on West Maitland Street and William Hill on Lothian Road all targeted. In October, Ladbrokes on Home Street had money taken.

Now CCTV images from all of the robberies has been released, showing the robberies taking place.

Lothian and Borders Police said they were keeping an open mind about whether or not the incidents were linked. Anyone who recognises the people in the images are asked to contact police.

Detective Inspector Dave Pinkney said: "In each of these robberies, a man walks into the premises, produces a handgun and robs the store of its takings.

"The CCTV footage we have obtained does not conclusively prove the same individual is responsible for these crimes and so the assistance of the public is vital for identifying the suspect, or indeed, suspects.

"There was approximately a six-week gap between the robberies in June and those in August and then roughly another six-week gap between the last incident, which happened in October.

"This may or may not be significant and so we are eager to hear from anyone who can assist us with the various lines of inquiry we are following at this time."

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0131 311 3131 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

IN DETAIL

• CCTV: The robbers caught on camera