Launch of Operation Summer City 2025
Police Scotland’s annual campaign to keep the public safe during the Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe begins today.
Operation Summer City will see a high-visibility police presence within the city centre throughout the four-week event which includes the Fringe; Book Festival; Art Festival; and Film Festival.
Throughout the month of August, the population of the Capital doubles to around one million and a proportionate and engaging police response will be in place to provide support and assistance to the public.
Local officers from Edinburgh will be joined by colleagues from neighbouring divisions and national and specialist units to deliver Operation Summer City.
Edinburgh Division’s social media channels will be used to offer a range of advice and guidance aimed at keeping people safe and anyone looking to receive these updates should follow Police Scotland Edinburgh Division on Facebook and @PSOSEdinburgh on X.
Chief Inspector Brian Manchester, Silver Commander for Operation Summer City said: “The International Festival and Fringe is the largest festival in the world and puts a global spotlight on Edinburgh, as people from across the world come to enjoy the sights, experiences and atmospheres of the city during this time.
“We know that a high-visibility policing presence provides those in attendance with a level of reassurance and so we’ll have dedicated patrols across the city-centre throughout this month as part of Operation Summer City. Our officers will be on hand to provide crime prevention advice or respond to any incidents that arise, so please don’t hesitate to speak with them, should you require any assistance.
“If you plan on visiting Edinburgh during The Festival, please plan in advance, including your journey home and remember to keep hold of your belongings and purchases.
“Edinburgh is one of the safest places to live, work and visit within Europe and we want to maintain this status throughout The Festival. Please help us keep everyone safe.”
