Edinburgh was awoken by a low-flying police helicopter circling large parts of the city late on Tuesday night.
The rotorcraft was spotted in skies above Leith, Gorgie, the Old Town, and the south west of the city, from around 11pm.
Police were using the helicopter as part of an "ongoing operation" including the execution of warrants.
A number of people reported hearing the vehicle, which spent around an hour over the Scottish capital.
The helicopter was an Airbus EC135, and appeared to be focusing searches around the Southside and Arthur's Seat, the Haymarket area, and Gorgie.
Several locals posted on social media after spotting the helicopter.
"Edinburgh helicopter? Anyone know what’s going on?" - @gilmour_audrey
"Anyone know why there has been a helicopter hovering over central Edinburgh for some time?" - @StephenMcMurray
"Helicopter buzzing around low and loud over #Edinburgh this evening" - @LordWoolamaloo
"Seriously though, what's the story with this helicopter circling Leith/east Edinburgh?" - @jesuiszoe
"There are many times I like a helicopter. Turns out bedtime isn't one of them" - @DJay6000.
Edinburgh Live reached out to Police Scotland for more information, and a spokesperson said: "Officers are currently carrying out enquiries, including the execution of warrants, in the Edinburgh area in connection with an ongoing operation."
Did you see the helicopter above the city late on Tuesday? Let us know in the comments.
