Man found dead at property in north Edinburgh neighbourhood after emergency services race to address

A man has been found dead at a property in Pilton.

Emergency services were called to a property on Crewe Road North at around 5.15pm on Saturday, September 5.

Police Scotland confirmed a man was found dead at a home in Pilton, Edinburgh. | Google Maps/John Delvin

Police initially reported to calls of concern for a person.

However, after emergency services raced to the address, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

It has been confirmed that the man’s death is not being treated as suspicious.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5.15pm on Saturday, 5 September, 2026, we were called to a report of concern for a person on Crewe Road North, Edinburgh.

“Emergency services attended however the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The death is not being treated as suspicious. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”