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Safety concerns over Mikaeel Kular tribute Mikaeel Kular tribute balloons 'allowed' after safety fears
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Fears over aviation safety may prevent people attending a tribute to Mikaeel Kular releasing balloons later. A limited release of balloons has been approved as part of a tribute to three-year-old Mikaeel Kular, who was found dead a week ago.
More than 1,000 people are expected to attend events on both sides of the Firth of Forth. More than 1,000 people are expected to attend events on both sides of the Firth of Forth later.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has asked organisers to abandon plans to float balloons south of the river, as it is close to Edinburgh Airport. However, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) had been concerned about plans to release balloons at Cramond, as it is on the Edinburgh Airport flight path.
The Send Off for Mikaeel memorial was organised to remember the three-year-old, whose body was found one week ago. It has now agreed for 100 small balloons to be released on the shore.
His disappearance from his home in north Edinburgh prompted a massive search operation. The remainder of the balloons will be given to local children. Floating candles will also be released into the water.
His body was found in Kirkcaldy in Fife. The Send Off for Mikaeel memorial was organised to remember the three-year-old, whose body was found in Kirkcaldy, Fife.
A CAA spokesman said: "We were contacted by the organisers of the balloon release to mark the tragic death of Mikaeel and have been working with them to ensure the event can take place safely. His disappearance from his home in north Edinburgh had prompted a massive search operation.
"Because the location is very close to Edinburgh Airport and following discussions with the airport we advised the organisers that there would be a potential risk to safety if they were to release balloons from the south side of the river but that it would be safe to release balloons and lanterns from the north side of the river. Vigils will also be held at Ravenscraig Beach in Fife and Rabbit Braes at Kilmund Drive in Kirkcaldy.
"We will continue to offer any advice and support we can." Court appearance
A CAA spokesman earlier said: "We were contacted by the organisers of the balloon release to mark the tragic death of Mikaeel and have been working with them to ensure the event can take place safely.
"Because the location is very close to Edinburgh Airport and following discussions with the airport we advised the organisers that there would be a potential risk to safety if they were to release balloons from the south side of the river but that it would be safe to release balloons and lanterns from the north side of the river."
However, the CAA has since agreed to a release of the smaller number of balloons.
Mikaeel's 33-year-old mother Rosdeep appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday charged with his murder and attempting to defeat the ends of justice.Mikaeel's 33-year-old mother Rosdeep appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday charged with his murder and attempting to defeat the ends of justice.
She made no plea or declaration, was remanded in custody and committed for further examination. She made no plea or declaration, was remanded in custody, and committed for further examination.
She is expected to make a second appearance at the court next week.She is expected to make a second appearance at the court next week.