A worker has died after falling from the roof of a 19th century mansion.

The incident happened at Muirhouse Mansion on Marine Drive in Edinburgh at 11am on Tuesday.

Paramedics tried to save the man, who was working at the property, before he later died.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Police in Edinburgh, along with other emergency services, responded to an address in Marine Drive at around 11.10am on Tuesday, following a report that a man had fallen from a roof.

"The man was treated by the Scottish Ambulance Service, but was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

"Enquiries into this incident are ongoing and liaison will be made with the Health and Safety Executive."