Police have closed of streets around Waterfront Park and have called in bomb disposal experts following the discovery potentially hazardous items.
It’s unclear how long the area will be closed for.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police in Edinburgh carrying out a search of a property in the Colonsay Place area on Thursday 17 January discovered potentially hazardous items.
“Local residents have been evacuated as a precaution and the public are thanked for their patience at this time.”
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