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Police Scotland detectives are continuing detailed forensic inquiries and local patrols following the death of 44-year-old aesthetician and industry advocate Vikki Soloman at her residence in Craigievar Square, East Craigs, Edinburgh. Emergency services responded to reports of a severe disturbance around 8:45 PM on Monday, July 20, 2026, where Ms. Soloman was located with critical injuries and pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency response teams, including officers from Police Scotland and paramedics from the Scottish Ambulance Service, were dispatched to the residential property shortly after the alarm was raised. Police have confirmed that Ms. Soloman’s next of kin have been formally notified. In line with standard Scots law procedure, the identity of the 46-year-old arrested man has not been publicly released pending formal court proceedings, and officers have not yet confirmed whether the suspect and victim were known to each other. A post-mortem examination is scheduled to formally establish the exact cause of death, after which a comprehensive report will be submitted to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service ahead of an expected appearance at Edinburgh Sheriff Court. Forensic officers also cordoned off areas surrounding the nearby Mid Yoken pub as part of the wider locus preservation.
While formal court proceedings and specific charges remain pending active police inquiries, officers confirmed that the surrounding area remains under cordon, including an outbuilding at the residential property and sections surrounding the nearby Mid Yoken establishment. Investigative authorities have assured the local community that there is no ongoing threat to the wider public.
Beyond her local home-based practice, Vikki Soloman Aesthetics, Ms. Soloman was a widely respected figure who actively engaged with legal and Parliamentary reforms. Daily Dazzling Dawn understand that in March 2026, she provided formal evidence and professional insight to parliamentarians regarding the statutory regulation of the independent aesthetics sector in Scotland. Alex Cole-Hamilton, Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats and MSP for Edinburgh Western, publicly reflected on her contributions, noting her advocacy as a proud ambassador for her industry who campaigned while managing personal health challenges and raising a child with disabilities.
As Police Scotland maintains a visible presence to reassure residents and gather further evidence, investigators continue to appeal to the public for any information regarding the events leading up to Monday evening. Detective Inspector Mark McGraw reiterated that dedicated officers remain in place to support the ongoing probe while respecting the privacy requested by the victim's family during this period. Investigation findings will be formally submitted to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service as legal proceedings progress.
