The tragic incident sparked a large emergency response around the famous attraction on Saturday morning.
The person was found dead on Castlehill in Edinburgh(Image: Google Maps)
A man has tragically passed away near Edinburgh Castle. The alarm was raised when police received reports of an individual taking unwell on Castlehill near the famous tourist attraction at around 8.45am on Saturday, May 2.
Emergency services, including Police Scotland and Scottish Ambulance Service, rushed to the scene. However the male, aged 61, sadly died shortly after they arrived.
There appears to be no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
Pictures seen by Edinburgh Live show police and paramedics at the scene. Edinburgh Castle informed visitors of a change in their entrance points due to the incident.
A statement on social media reads: “Due to an incident outwith the Castle, you can only visit Edinburgh Castle this morning (Saturday 2 May) by going up the North Wynd Steps from Johnston Terrace, not by walking up Castlehill.
“We are open as usual, and look forward to seeing you.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 8.45am on Saturday, 2 May, 2026, we received a report of a man taken unwell in the Castlehill area of Edinburgh.
“Emergency services attended but the man, aged 61, was pronounced dead at the scene. There appears to be no suspicious circumstances, and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.”
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