Student rescued after trying to climb up Castle Rock in Edinburgh

The young woman was uninjured.

Published 1st Aug 2016



A student's been rescued after getting stuck trying to climb up Castle Rock in Edinburgh city centre.

A specialist rope rescue team was sent out by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to hoist her to safety following the incident.

The young woman was uninjured.

Police say she wasn't arrested, but did receive "corrective guidance".

It's led to bosses at Edinburgh Castle issuing a warning about the dangers of climbing the rock.