UPDATE: Princes Street now open following earlier closure

UPDATE FROM POLICE SCOTLAND:

Princes Street is now open, between the junction on South Charlotte Street and Frederick Street, following earlier concerns with flagpoles on a buildin

Published earlier

Police have closed the road and footpath on Princes Street between South Charlotte Street and Frederick Street. 

Officers are concerned for the safety of the public due to flagpoles on a building there. Emergency Services are currently in attendance. 

A police spokesperson said: “A road closure is in place on Princes Street, Edinburgh, between the junction for South Charlotte Street and Frederick Street due to concerns with flagpoles on a building. 

“The footpath is also closed. 

“Emergency services are in attendance.”