Police have closed off an area near Forthquarter Park in the north of the city after a body was discovered in water at the quarry. 

Officers attended just after 11.30am and have put up cordons. 

A specialist Police dive team are currently in attendance. 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 11am on Monday, 4 January, a body was discovered in water at a quarry at West Granton Road.  

“Officers are carrying out enquiries at the scene and work is ongoing to establish the circumstances and identity.”