A man has died after reportedly falling from scaffolding in Edinburgh’s new town.
Emergency services were called to Dublin street around 3pm yesterday Tuesday, August 19, following reports of a man having fallen.
Despite efforts to save his life, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The road was cordoned off between Queen Street and Albany Street.
A blue tent was erected on the pavement and forensic investigators were summoned.
Drivers and pedestrians were urged to avoid the area.
Police say the Health and Safety Executive has been informed and there are no suspicious circumstances.
A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.
A section of the road was closed but has reopened on Wednesday morning. Flowers have been laid at the scene.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “At around 3pm on Tuesday, 19 August, 2025, we received a report that a man had fallen on Dublin Street, Edinburgh.
“Emergency services attended and a man was pronounced dead at the scene. There are no suspicious circumstances.
“The Health and Safety Executive has been informed and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”
