A teenage girl has been rushed to hospital after falling from a balcony in Gracemount High School.

Emergency services attended just after 10am this morning.

It’s understood her injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police in Edinburgh were called to an incident at Gracemount High School around 10.20 am today, Friday 18th November after a pupil fell 15ft from a balcony.

“The 15-year-old has been taken to hospital for treatment. Her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

“Enquiries are on-going into the full circumstances.”

A council spokesperson said: “There was accident at Gracemount High School this morning, which unfortunately resulted in a female pupil being injured.