Tragedy as body recovered from Edinburgh reservoir in search for missing body man.

A body has been recovered from Harlaw Reservoir following a search by emergency services.

Officials found the body around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26. Formal identification has yet to take place.

It comes after police launched a water search around 5 p.m. on Monday, August 25, after receiving reports of a missing person at the popular Balerno swimming spot.

Police, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and the Coastguard all sent resources to the scene in an attempt to locate a missing man.

A Police Scotland spokesperson stated: “Around 16.55pm on Monday, August 25, 2025, we were called to a report of concern for a person in the Harlaw Reservoir, Harlaw Road, Balerno.

“Emergency services responded, and water searches were conducted to locate the missing man.

“Around 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, the body of a man was recovered from the reservoir, and formal identification has yet to take place.

“A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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