Bomb disposal experts have detonated an unexploded ordnance device at Gypsy Brae. 

The device was discovered in Stockbridge just after 4pm today. 

A large area at the beach was cordoned off to allow the controlled explosion to be carried out.  

5th August 2021 Edinburgh – Bomb disposal experts detonated an unexploded ordnance device at Gypsy Brae in Edinburgh after it was discovered near Haugh Street in the capital at 4.10pm on Thursday, 5 August. PHOTO Live Edinburgh News

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers in Edinburgh were contacted after a possible unexploded ordnance device was discovered near Haugh Street at 4.10pm on Thursday, 5 August.  

“A cordon has been put in place and EOD have been contacted.”

5th August 2021 Edinburgh – Bomb disposal experts detonated an unexploded ordnance device at Gypsy Brae in Edinburgh after it was discovered near Haugh Street in the capital at 4.10pm on Thursday, 5 August. Photo Live Edinburgh News
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