Police name woman found dead in Edinburgh property

Published 18th Oct 2017

A woman who died at a property in Edinburgh has been identified by police.

Moira Gilbertson, 57, died at an address on Dumbiedykes Road on Saturday.

Her death is being treated as a murder enquiry and a report has been sent to the procurator fiscal.

A 52-year-old man appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday in connection with the incident and was remanded in custody.

Detective Inspector Carol Craig of the Major Investigations Team said: Our thoughts are with Moira's family and friends at this difficult time and we continue to offer them support as they come to terms with Moira's death.

We continue to investigate the circumstances around Moira's death and are treating it as an isolated incident. We are not looking to speak to anyone else in connection with the incident.'