Lions rescued from war zone in Ukraine arrive at their new home

The pair were rescued from an area affected by heavy shelling in eastern Ukraine and moved through Kyiv, Poland, and Belgium to reach Scotland

Plusza one of two four-year-old lionesses, Luna and Plusza, following their arrival on Wednesday at the Five Sisters Zoo, in West Calder, West Lothian. Pictures: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

Two lionesses which were rescued from a conflict zone in Ukraine have arrived at their new home in Scotland.

Luna and Plusza, both aged four, arrived at the Five Sisters Zoo, West Calder, West Lothian, on Wednesday night.