The body of an 18-year-old man was discovered by walkers in Meadowfield Park this morning.
Police raced to the scene near Arthur's Seat and cordoned off the area after members of the public raised the alarm.
Officers enquiries are ongoing, however the death is not being treated as suspicious, reports the Daily Record.
A spokesman said: “Around 9.05am on Monday, 4 January, police were called to Meadowfield Park, Edinburgh.
"An 18 year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Police enquiries are ongoing, however there do not appear to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.
"A full report will be forwarded to the Procurator Fiscal.”
