A group of senior doctors has accused NHS Grampian of ignoring their safety concerns about emergency departments.

They told BBC Scotland News they were speaking out because they feel they cannot deliver a safe level of care.

The medics said staff shortages meant Grampian’s two A&Es have no senior registrars on shift to make key decisions about patients for the majority of weekend night shifts.

NHS Grampian said it was working hard to expand the workforce.

A spokesperson thanked staff and said it recognised the “tremendous pressure” on A&E departments but said there were was a national shortage of doctors at the appropriate level of training.