Executive Protection & Close Protection in Edinburgh
Discreet, SIA-licensed close protection across Edinburgh — from New Town residences to Royal Mile principal escorts, Edinburgh Festival cover and corporate detail at Charlotte Square.
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- SIA-Licensed Officers
- 24/7 enquiries. Same-day deployment may be available subject to location, requirements and officer availability.
- BS 7858 Screened
Close protection in Edinburgh — in short
VIP Protection Services provides SIA-licensed close protection, bodyguard hire, residential security, event security and secure transport across Edinburgh and the Lothians & Scotland. Officers hold valid, in-date SIA licences, verifiable on the SIA public register, and are screened to BS 7858 standards. Enquiries are answered 24/7; same-day cover in Edinburgh may be available subject to requirements and officer availability.
Enquiries answered 24/7 — 020 3488 5714 or WhatsApp. Confidential — an NDA is signed before operational detail is exchanged.
Security Services Across Edinburgh
Close Protection
SIA-licensed bodyguards and CPOs across Edinburgh and the Lothians & Scotland.
Residential Security
Estate and home security for high-value properties in Edinburgh.
Wedding & Event Security
Discreet event security at Edinburgh venues, hotels and private estates.
Corporate Security
Manned guarding and reception security for Edinburgh businesses.
VIP Security
Discreet protection for VIPs, executives and UHNW principals in Edinburgh.
Executive Protection
Travel security, secure transport and protective surveillance across Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Areas We Cover
Edinburgh Venues & Hotels We Secure
Frequently Asked — Edinburgh
Do you cover the Edinburgh Festival and Fringe?
Yes — we provide CP officers, venue security, artist/talent protection and crowd management for Edinburgh Festival Fringe, EIF and Hogmanay across all major venues.
Can you deploy bodyguards same-day in Edinburgh?
Yes. We hold a duty roster across Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Central Belt with same-day deployment for urgent threats, stalking, hostile media or high-profile arrivals.
Do you provide secure transport in Edinburgh?
Yes — protective-driver-trained chauffeurs in Range Rover, Mercedes S-Class and V-Class. Armoured vehicles available on request for principals at elevated risk.
Are your Edinburgh officers SIA licensed and vetted?
Every officer holds a current SIA CP licence, BS 7858 vetting, FREC 3 medical training. Officers are drawn from police, military and corporate protection backgrounds.
Discuss Your Security Requirements
Every security requirement is different. Speak with our team about your circumstances and we’ll explain the appropriate options, availability and next steps.
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