Edinburgh hotel evacuated due to 'mystery smell'
The smell was reported in parts of Edinburgh's New Town yesterday
Last updated 16th Jan 2022
An Edinburgh hotel was evacuated yesterday afternoon after a "mysterious smell" was discovered in the city centre.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) sent two fire engines to St Andrew Square at 4.15pm on Saturday following reports of a suspected gas leak.
Guests were evacuated from a hotel on the square while investigations were carried out.
Scottish Gas Networks (SGN) went to the scene to investigate, but said there was not a gas leak.
The fire service left the scene just after 7.30pm and guests were allowed to return to the hotel once the area was declared safe.
Some people took to social media to voice their concerns, with one tweeting "Edinburgh stinking of gas", while another queried: "What's the weird smell in Edinburgh New Town?"