Police investigating 'unexplained' death of man found in cemetery 

The body of a man was found at the Parish Church of St Cuthbert on Monday afternoon.

Police are investigating the “unexplained” death of a man found in a cemetery in Edinburgh.

Emergency services were called to the Parish Church of St Cuthbert on Lothian Road at around 2pm on Monday.

The death is being treated as unexplained and investigations are ongoing.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 2pm on Monday, September 29, 2025, we were made aware of the death of a man on Lothian Road, Edinburgh.

“The death is being treated as unexplained, however there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.

“Enquiries remain ongoing and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.”

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Last updated Sep 30th, 2025 at 17:41

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