The incident happened at St Ninian's Isle. Image: BBC.
A 70-year-woman has died after falling from a cliff at a Shetland beauty spot this afternoon.
The incident happened at around 1pm at St Ninian’s Isle, which is located to the south of the mainland.
A number of emergency services attended the scene, including the coastguard from Lerwick and Sumburgh, as well as police.
A rescue helicopter was also called out. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
‘No suspicious circumstances’
Chief Inspector Chris Sewell of Police Scotland said: “At around 1pm on Friday, May 23, we were called to a report of a woman having fallen from a cliff near to St Ninian’s Isle, Shetland.
“Emergency services attended and a 70-year-old woman was pronounced dead. Her next of kin is aware.
“There are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal in due course.”
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