in good time

The government advised people to check the validity of their passport and, if needed, apply to renew them in good time ahead of travelling.

South Lanarkshire Council has advised those voting by post that if they have not sent their ballot in good time to arrive by 22:00, they can hand them in to a polling station.

"Things are not staying on the market and it's difficult to view them in good time" he added.

The group had cleared passport control and security in good time and as they were queuing for some breakfast a staff member shouted: "All flights to Heathrow cancelled."

Another avian aficionado, who gave his details simply as Paul from London, said it had been an early start to get to the site in good time.