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Man Dies Near Edinburgh Castle, Cause Non-Suspicious

Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!·May 3, 2026·1:00

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A tragic incident unfolded near Edinburgh Castle on May 2nd, as a man suddenly collapsed and passed away. Despite paramedics best efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. The area was briefly closed, causing minor disruptions. Police have ruled out foul play, and the incident serves as a reminder of lifes unpredictability in historic locations like Edinburgh.

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A 61-year-old man passed away right near Edinburgh Castle after taking suddenly ill in the city center.

This happened on Castle Hill around 8.45 a.m. on Saturday, May 2, when paramedics rushed to the scene following urgent reports.

Emergency crews did everything they could, but sadly, he was pronounced dead right there on the spot, casting a sombre shadow over one of the areas.

Busiest tourist stretches. The brief closure of Castle Hill caused some hassle for folks heading up, and Edinburgh Castle even posted on social media, directing visitors to use.

The North Wind steps from Johnston Terrace instead.

Police are calling it non-suspicious, with no foul play involved, and they'll send a full report to the procurator fiscal soon to wrap things up, officially.

In the end, it's a quiet reminder that life can turn in an instant, even in the heart of historic spots like this. Stay aware out there, Edinburghs.

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