Holyrood sealed off over letter

The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh was sealed off by emergency services after a suspicious letter containing white powder was discovered. Police and fire crews were sent to the popular tourist destination in the heart of the capital following the security alert yesterday lunchtime.

Officers said they received reports of a “suspicious letter” being sent to the Queen’s official Scottish residence.

However, they later confirmed that the letter posed “no risk” to staff or the general public.