Nicky Robertson convicted of firearms offences in Edinburgh

A 39-year-old man has been convicted of possessing and discharging a firearm in Edinburgh.

Nicky Robertson pleaded guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh on Thursday, 11 December, 2025.

Around 3.05am on Thursday, 20 March, we received a report of a firearm having been discharged at a property on Niddrie Marischal Crescent.

Robertson was arrested and charged in connection with the incident on Thursday, 24 April.

Detective Chief Superintendent Dave Ferry, Specialist Crime Division, said: "While this was established as a targeted attack, it was a concerning incident for the local community.

"Through the hard work of the officers involved in Operation Portaledge we were able to recover the firearm involved and ultimately bring the man responsible to justice.

"This conviction highlights Police Scotland's commitment to the Serious and Organised Crime Taskforce and its national strategy."

Operation Portaledge is the ongoing investigation into violent incidents in the East and West of the country.