A PORT Seton man has appeared in court in relation to indecent child image charges.

Craig Raeburn, 51, appeared in private on petition at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today (Friday).

He is charged with being in possession of indecent photograph(s) or pseudo-photograph(s) of children.

He is also charged with taking or permitting to be taken indecent photograph(s) or pseudo-photograph(s) of children.

Mr Raeburn made no plea or declaration and was bailed ahead of his next court appearance on a date to be confirmed.