Edinburgh police issue update after pile of clothes found on beach prompts major search

As reported in the Evening News, a search operation was launched after the items were found on Silverknowes Beach around at 12.53pm on Sunday (February 9).

Coastguard Rescue Teams from South Queensferry, Leven and Fisherrowwere deployed to the area east of Cramond Village, alongside RNLI lifeboats from South Queensferry and Kinghorn.

Police said on Monday (February 10) that no one was traced during the search - but enquiries are ongoing.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Around 12.05pm on Sunday, 9 February, 2025, we received a report of a small pile of clothes found on a beach near Edinburgh.

"A number of searches were carried out and no-one was traced. We haven't received any reports of a missing person, however enquiries are ongoing."

A spokesperson from HM Coastguard said: “At 12.53pm today, HM Coastguard received reports of unattended clothing east of Cramond Village, near to Edinburgh, Scotland.“Police Scotland have also been informed and the incident remains ongoing.

”The South Queensferry Coastguard added: “Our team have been out searching the coastline around Silverknowes Beach in Edinburgh this afternoon after a set of clothes was located on the shoreline close to the Boardwalk Beach Cafe.

“We are seeking any information if any members of the public may have seen anyone wearing the clothes pictured in this area around noon today.

“If you have any information in relation to this incident please call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.”

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