Official Police Scotland Twitter feed for Edinburgh. Not for reporting crime. Non-emergency calls dial 101 & 999 in an emergency. Not monitored 24/7.

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Trading Standards Scotland's #ScamShare bulletin: 🗨️ Five Tips to Avoid Cyber Scams 🗨️ Council Tax Credit Scams 🗨️ Family Impersonation Scams on WhatsApp 🗨️ Government Agency Impersonation: HMRC and DVLA Scams 🗨️ Storm Damage: Find Trusted Traders 🗨️ Stay Safe this Halloween
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George Stewart, 83, who had been reported missing from Wester Hailes in Edinburgh has been traced. Thank you to everyone who helped with our earlier appeal.
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We are appealing for help to trace an 83-year-old man who has been reported missing from the Wester Hailes area. George Stewart was last seen on Caiystance Gardens, around 8.25pm on Wednesday, 28 October. There are concerns for his welfare. Read more: orlo.uk/8u1ry
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Last Saturday, our Chief Inspector Alison MacDonald joined David Dourley from @fire_scot and Dave Bywater from @Scotambservice at the opening ceremony of Edinburgh's Garden of Remembrance. They paid tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
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A man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for a series of sexual crimes against a child in Edinburgh and the Trossachs. orlo.uk/JtVwL
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Make safer choices this Bonfire Night with @ElevateStellar's interactive Bonfire Safety Challenge 👉 orlo.uk/JKhBE Thanks to Firrhill High School. If links don’t work, try: orlo.uk/4bvTz orlo.uk/iJn2f orlo.uk/Ro1SM #TomorrowWeStillLiveHere
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Yesterday, Edinburgh City Centre Policing Unit and Home Office Immigration Officers carried out a joint operation targeting illegal e-bikes use. 7 illegal e-bikes were seized and riders charged with 20 offences. Two immigration matters were also identified. #VehicleCrimeEdinburgh
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E-scooters can only be used on private land in Scotland If you own an e-scooter, it's your responsibility to be aware of the law. This includes parents of children under 18 Illegal use of an e-scooter can result in fines, points on your licence and your scooter may be seized
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📞 Report your concerns of illegal e-scooter use to the police via 101. 💻 Alternatively, you can report using our online form orlo.uk/iWDRd
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Join local officers and our partners for an informal get together with local residents and businesses, ahead of Halloween and Bonfire Night. 🗓️ Tuesday 27 October 2026 🕕 6pm - 8pm 📍 Gilmerton Community Centre, Main Hall, 4 Drum Street, EH17 8QG #TomorrowWeStillLiveHere
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🎆 From 30 Oct-8 Nov, 14 Edinburgh areas will be Firework Control Zones. Setting off fireworks will be illegal in these zones, even on private property. 📍 Check the interactive map: orlo.uk/5MeoQ Offences can carry a £5,000 fine or up to 6 months custodial sentence.
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🌙 Darker Nights, Safer Homes! 🔒 🏡 Protect your home and valuables: 🔒 Check locks and alarms 🏡 Use timer switches when out 🔑 Keep keys and valuables secure 🤝 Look out for your neighbours 💻 Stay safe online Small steps can make a big difference.
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For further info please contact your crime prevention team at EdinburghPreventAndIntervent@scotland.police.uk Or visit - orlo.uk/uqbsp If you are considering purchasing security products we recommend those certified by orlo.uk/9bNCy or orlo.uk/HnQd3
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We are appealing for information following a report of a firearm discharge in Edinburgh. Around 9.15pm on Fri, 23 Oct,  a report was received a firearm had been discharged towards a window at a bar on Gilmerton Rd. Full appeal: orlo.uk/Wfetg
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Police Scotland Edinburgh retweeted
⚠️ The @metoffice has issued an Amber weather warning, in place from 9pm on Saturday 24 October, 2026, until 9pm on Sunday, 25 October, 2026. For additional information and links including flood alerts, power cut information and travel advice, visit ➡️ orlo.uk/AX3F9
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Ready for the Bonfire Safety Challenge? Play four interactive games exploring peer pressure, emergency response and the consequences of disorder Schools can compete too! Free activities and support advice also availabl. Play now orlo.uk/KXzoN #TomorrowWeStillLiveHere
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Police Scotland Edinburgh retweeted
Strong winds are forecast. Keep your home protected. Secure loose objects such as ladders, garden furniture or anything that could cause danger. Find out more at ready.campaign.gov.scot/stor…
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Police Scotland Edinburgh retweeted
⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning issued ⚠️⚠️ Strong winds across Scotland and the far north of England and parts of Northern Ireland Saturday 2100 - Sunday 2100 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
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With the clocks going back this Sunday, now is the time to review your vehicle security. 🔐 Use a steering wheel lock 🔑 Keep keyless fobs in Faraday pouches 🚙 Lock your vehicle and hide valuables ⚒️ Secure tools and consider trackers or immobilisers #VehicleCrimeEdinburgh
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For further info please contact your crime prevention team at EdinburghPreventAndIntervent@scotland.police.uk Or visit - orlo.uk/JJJ2H If you are considering purchasing security products we recommend those certified by orlo.uk/o1Xoo or orlo.uk/fnR8w
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