Residents raise alarm over break-ins at former Edinburgh nursing home due to failed CCTV
The former nursing home has become a site that is continuously targeted
Residents have raised concerns over reports of break-ins and anti-social behaviour at the former nursing home in Braid Hills, Liberton.
Local MP, Ian Murray said he had been contacted by a number of residents worried about activity occurring at the vacant site. In response, he contacted Crown Care who manage the property, seeking reassurance over security measures.
According to Mr Murray, Crown Care had confirmed that the CCTV had stopped working temporarily due to a power cut. The issue has since been resolved, with CCTV back in operation alongside regular security patrols.
The company also told the MP that contractors are due to attend the site this week to board up areas of the building that remain accessible.
Sharing the update on Facebook, Mr Murray thanked residents who raised their concerns and said he would continue to monitor the situation and keep residents up to date.
He said: “Thank you to everyone who has contacted me about the worrying trend of break-ins and antisocial behaviour at the former Braid Hills Nursing Home.
“I wrote to Crown Care, who manage the site, to reinforce residents' concerns about this issue, and they have now provided me with an update on the measures they are taking to secure the site.
“According to their update, there was an issue with power in the building, which resulted in the CCTV failing. This has now been resolved and CCTV monitoring and patrols are in place.
“They have also arranged for contractors to attend this week to board up parts of the building that are currently open.”
Mr Murray added that he was “glad” to see the site made more secure.
He said: “Antisocial behaviour of this sort has a pernicious effect, making people feel unsafe in their own communities.
“I will keep pushing for action on this issue while proposals for the new nursing home take shape. In the meantime, if you see anything on the site that concerns you, please report to Police Scotland on 101, or ring 999 in an emergency.”
Stephen Quinn, Edinburgh West End Police Inspector, said: “We are aware of youths entering a derelict building on Liberton Drive in Edinburgh.
"Officers work closely with partners, including the local authority and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, to address anti-social behaviour and criminality at sites across Edinburgh that may appear to the public to not currently be in use.
"We would like to remind the public that accessing such sites without authority may be a criminal offence and can pose a significant danger to those entering. Any reports of this nature are investigated.
“Anyone with any information is asked to contact police, if they have not already done so, quoting incident 3008 of Thursday, 16 July, 2026.
"To report anti-social behaviour or criminality please contact Police Scotland on 101 or if it is an emergency dial 999.”
Bupa and Crown Care have been approached for comment.