Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Record
Daily Record
National
Sally Hind

Tributes paid to 'brilliant and caring' Edinburgh man after unexplained death

The family of a young man found dead in Edinburgh say they have been left with a “massive hole in their hearts”.

Police are investigating the unexplained death of Callum Jackson, 23, from the Currie area after his body was found in a property on December 13.

The force said officers were called to an address on Dumdryden Gardens after receiving a “report raising concerns for a person” shortly after 10am.

Callum’s body was discovered inside the property but the circumstances surrounding his death remain unknown.

Relative Jen Jackson Robertson wrote on Facebook: “It’s with a massive hole in all our hearts that I am having to write this.

“We will miss that big cheesy grin every single day...fly high our handsome lad.”

Debbie Lockie wrote: “Goodnight gorgeous boy. Sleep tight. Always in our hearts, now and forever.”

Sending a message of support ot the family, Stacey Fry wrote: “Thoughts are with you all you should be very proud he was such a kind hearted lad always so polite and chatty! Sending hugs to you all.”

Sharon Renton Smyth said: “Heartbroken for you all at this sad time. Callum was such a gentleman always smiling and so caring love to you all.”

Callum Buchan added: “I’m so sorry for your loss. Callum never failed to put a smile on my face, a brilliant guy.”

Police Scotland said a report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

A spokeswoman said: “His death is currently being treated as unexplained and further enquiries are ongoing.”

The Crown Office confirmed it had been notified of the death.

A spokesman said: “The investigation into the death, under the direction of Scottish Fatalities Investigation Unit (SFIU), is ongoing and the family will be kept updated in relation to any significant developments.”

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.