TSB has announced the closure of 17 branches across Scotland.

The closures come as part of the bank's three-year strategic plan that was confirmed on Monday.

Among the branches affected will be: Barrhead, Glasgow-Govan, Bishopbriggs, Milngavie, Dunbar, Portobello, Jedburgh, Kinross, Tain, Uddingston, Edinburgh-Clerk Street, Carluke, Brechin, Dumbarton, Clarkston, Edinburgh-Morningside and Wishaw.

The closures are all estimated to take place between April and September 2020.

A spokesman for TSB said: "Closing branches is always a difficult decision with changes impacting people and communities.

"To help address this, TSB is launching a range of new initiatives to help impacted customers with the transition."

"In deciding which branches to close TSB conducted a detailed review and analysis of its current network, including its usage, proximity to alternative branches, the needs of vulnerable customers and the accessibility of alternative services such as free to use ATMs and the Post Office.

"Following these planned closures, the bank will still have a strong Scottish presence with 134 TSB branches covering the country.

"Our national branch network will still be large and will consist of 454 branches. 65% of the UK will live within four miles of a TSB branch.

"While TSB is conscious that this will be a disappointing decision for some customers that use the impacted branches regularly, they will still be able to bank with TSB in multiple ways.

"Customers can use any TSB branch and can also bank through telephony and online channels. In addition, TSB customers will be able to perform many banking tasks at their local Post Office."

Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has reacted with concern to the news.

CAS Financial Health spokesperson Myles Fitt said: "This is devastating for those who are losing their jobs but it's also another blow for consumers who need access to local banking.

"We're concerned about the impact of on-going bank closures on the most vulnerable in our society. Our network helps hundreds of thousands of people each year and we know that for some of the most vulnerable people we help access to banking services in the community is vital.

"These include older people who value proximity and social interaction with staff, those customers who have learning or mental health issues in need of face-to-face support, and those people unable to travel to access the next available bank, particularly in rural communities.

"Withdrawing banks also impacts on people on low incomes who need cash to best manage their finances."

TSB is set to close 82 branches across the UK, threatening some 300 to 400 jobs.