A man has been arrested after bomb disposal experts were scrambled to deal with a suspect device at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Police officers were seen carrying out searches in the grounds of the Queen’s official residence in Edinburgh.
Officers carrying long sticks were seen methodically combing the forecourt and grass outside the building on Wednesday. Detectives looked down drains and underneath cars and some officers were seen putting items into clear plastic bags.
Police vehicles were stationed outside several entrances to the palace.
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “We were called to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Abbey Strand, Edinburgh, around 8.50pm on Tuesday, 23 March, following a report of a suspicious item. Following examination by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), it was made safe.
“A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident. There was no threat to the public and enquiries are ongoing into the full circumstances.”
The Palace of Holyroodhouse has been approached for comment.
