A tenant has been handed the keys for the first council home in Edinburgh to be built in a generation.

Lynsey Carmichael and her family were given the keys to their new three bedroom house in the Gracemount area of the city on Wednesday.

It is the first of the 1400 homes in the city that someone has moved into. The properties are also being built in Leith, Craigmillar, Pennywell and Sighthill.

The Gracemount site is a partnership between the City of Edinburgh Council and Cruden Homes. It includes properties to buy as well as those to rent.

Ms Carmichael and her partner John are settling into their new home along with daughter Taylor, 14, and son Max, nine. The family have moved from a two-bedroom home in Moredun to the brand new house.

Ms Carmichael said: "Our old house had a bedroom and what was really more of a box room, so we were a bit cramped. Taylor and Max had to share a room which led to some real battles over different bed times. They are very excited that finally they are getting their own rooms.

"I can’t wait to meet my new neighbours. There is something special about being the first people to move into such a brand new, clean and bright home."

Councillor Paul Edie handed the keys over to the family.

He said: "I’m delighted that this administration has delivered the first new council homes in Edinburgh for a generation. These are really exciting times in the capital as our new council homes are going to be built across the city.

"Many people cannot afford to get on the property ladder but developments like these, where affordable homes are available for rent and for sale, represent an important new opportunity for them.

"The 21st Century Homes programme is an important part of our ongoing long term regeneration plans for the Capital. It will support the economy by providing new jobs in both the construction industry and other sectors.

"This project also demonstrates our commitment to tackling the desperate affordable housing shortage in Edinburgh, Everyone knows more needs to be done and it's important the public and private sector work in partnership on projects like this."