Reports of 'suspicious vehicle' closes Edinburgh Castle

EDINBURGH Castle was forced to close as police were called to check out a suspicious car.
Edinburgh Castle was temporarily closed yesterday. Picture; Rob McDougallEdinburgh Castle was temporarily closed yesterday. Picture; Rob McDougall
Edinburgh Castle was temporarily closed yesterday. Picture; Rob McDougall

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The private hire car was left in a no-parking zone on Tuesday afternoon.

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It was reported that concerns were raised after the driver left a charger in his lighter socket.

Visitors were kept inside the castle for a short time while police investigated.

But the driver soon returned to his car and the castle was allowed to reopen.