Several people have been injured after a ship tipped over in a dry dock.
The research vessel Petrel was at a 45-degree angle in the Imperial Dock, Leith.
It’s believed the ship came loose from its holding.
All emergency services were sent to the scene.
The 75 metres long Petrel is owned by the estate of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.
It was held in long-term moorage in 2020 as a result of “operation challenges” during the Covid pandemic.
It had previously been used for deep water searches for shipwrecks and war graves at sea.
A Police Scotland spokeswoman said:
“Officers and emergency service colleagues are responding to an incident at Imperial Dock in Leith, Edinburgh, whereby a ship on dry dock has become dislodged from its holding.
“Police were called to attend at around 8.35am on Wednesday and officers remain at the scene.
“The public is asked to avoid the area to allow emergency service access.”
Adam McVey, a local councillor, said the ship became dislodged in strong winds and he described the incident as “terrifying” for those on board.
He tweeted: “Emergency services are responding to a major incident at Leith docks – a ship has been dislodged from its holding in strong winds.
“Terrifying for those on board, my thoughts are with those who’ve been injured & hope everyone recovers quickly.
“Please avoid area.”
