A police investigation is underway after the body of a 34-year-old man was discovered in Guardwell Glen at around 11pm on Saturday night.
Detectives believe that the incident appears to be isolated and officers will be on patrol to provide support to the public.
Witnesses are asked to contact the police.
Detective Inspector Bruce Coutts said: “Detectives from Edinburgh supported by the Major Inquiry Team are progressing all enquiries.
“We are appealing to anyone who saw anything in and around Guardwell Glen about 11pm on Saturday night to get in touch as soon as possible.”
Chief Inspector Mark Rennie said: “We are keen to reassure residents that, at this stage, the incident appears to be isolated.
“Officers will be carrying out enquiries and on patrol in the area over the next few days to provide support and information to residents.”
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101.
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
