A LONG-RANGE monitoring station has been in operation at Parklea Branching Out.

It is believed the equipment is being used by the authorities to monitor the airspace around the Clyde during the COP26 climate conference.

Temporary airspace restrictions have been in place across Central Scotland since October 30 and remain in place until November 13, following the close of the climate change summit.

Several similar stations have been spotted along the Clyde since the conference began.