Emergency oil spill response tested along Edinburgh coastline
We're told not be alarmed as increased activity takes place throughout the day.
There will be lots of activity along the Edinburgh coastline throughout the day (Tues) as the emergency response to an oil spill is tested.
The exercise will focus around Leith.
Clearwater Forth - the emergency pollution control safety plan - is tested annually by Forth Ports which says there is no need for the public to be alarmed.
Alan McPherson, Chief Harbour Master of Forth Ports, said: "These annual exercises help us all gain experience so that we are better equipped to respond speedily and effectively should a real oil spillage ever occur in the Forth.
"No-one should be alarmed if they see activity, it’s an exercise and there is no risk to the environment, people or property.
"We look at all kinds of situations during exercises and build on any lessons that arise so that we can improve our emergency procedures and be better placed to protect the local communities and the environment".