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Edinburgh is set to be battered by high winds and rain as Storm Agnes hits.

When Storm Agnes will hit as city braced for high winds and rain

Heavy Rain to hit Edinburgh
Photo: Lisa Ferguson

Heavy rain to hit as weather warning issued

The weather is due to change over the coming days, according to the Met Office. Stock photo by Getty.

Change in the weather forecast over coming days

This stunning photo of the Northern Lights was taken last night by Eva Krisztina Hunya from South Queensferry, lighting up the sky over the Forth Rail Bridge.

13 stunning photos of the Northern Lights over the city

Stock photo of flooding on Clifftonhall road near Newbridge, Edinburgh, in January 2020.

Heavy rain brings chaos to city's roads

A mixed bag of weather is forecast for Edinburgh this coming week.

The weather week ahead - Day by day forecast

A Met Office weather warning is in place for thunderstorms across Edinburgh

Residents warned of flooding and power cuts as thunderstorms to hit

The world-famous Royal Botanic Gardens, with its many exotic plants and stunning shrubberies, is perfect picnic destination.

Six places for a perfect picnic in Edinburgh

Sun seekers headed to Portobello beach at the weekend

Day-by-day weather forecast as city set to bask in mini heatwave for week

Take a look through our photo gallery to see the fun in the sun at Edinburgh’s Portobello Beach on Sunday afternoon.

In pictures: Locals flock to Portobello Beach

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning from 3pm today. It will be in place until 9am tomorrow. Photo: Ron Adams, Flickr

Weather warning for flooding after heavy rain forecast

Warm week with showers but largely dry by Thursday

Day-by-day forecast for Edinburgh this week

Teviot Row House is a great place to stop, home to one of the city’s oldest bars, The Library Bar, which serves a varied menu both day and night. It also hosts Gilded Balloon who has a packed performance schedule. Grab a bite between shows while enjoying the impressive architecture of the world’s oldest student union building.

10 places to avoid the Fringe rain

Train delays are expected tomorrow
Photo: Julian Stratenschulte/dpa via AP and Geof Sheppard (Wikimedia Commons)

ScotRail impose speed restrictions as Edinburgh set for heavy rainfall

Two thunderstorms are set to strike in Edinburgh later today (July 11), according to the Met Office.

Thunder and lightning to strike Edinburgh today

Thunder and lightning may hit Edinburgh this week, as unsettled weather continues. (Photo credit: Julian Stratenschulte/dpa via AP)

Thunderstorms and heavy rain to hit the city
Adverse weather could cause disruption in Edinburgh

Buck Moon July 2023: how to see it in Edinburgh & is it a supermoon?

Flood alert issued as thunderstorms set to strike city

A yellow weather warning for thunder is in place for East Lothian on Sunday, June 25 (Photo: Met Office and Getty Images)

Thunderstorm weather warning for East Lothian

Callum McGregor splashes through the Hampden puddles to score Scotland's opening goal against Georgia (Picture: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Only thing crazier than weather is Scotland's football winning streak

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to cause disruption in Edinburgh today. (Photo credit: Getty)

Thunderstorms warning and flooding forecast today

Thunderstorms are forecast by the Met Office in Edinburgh today

Thunder and lighting to strike as weather warning in place

Heavy rain is expected in Edinburgh tonight and tomorrow.

Yellow weather warnings for the city

James Mooney captured a layer of haar hanging over the Forth Rail Bridge on an otherwise bright, sunny morning in North Queensferry on May 30 2021.

What causes Scotland's Haar and which areas are likely to be affected?

When it will next rain in Edinburgh during UK heatwave

Edinburgh is set to bask in sun this week, with temperatures hotter here than in Los Angeles, with locals expected to flock to Portobello Beach this week. Pic Lisa Ferguson .

City to be hotter than Los Angeles this week

Thunderstorms could hit Edinburgh and the Lothians this weekend.

Torrential rain and thunderstorms forecast
Thunderstorms ‘likely to develop’ across Scotland

There is a risk of thunderstorms in Edinburgh and the Lothians this weekend.

Forecast warns of 'heavy thundery showers'

Edinburgh has several great spots where you can enjoy a perfect picnic.

Six places for a perfect picnic in Edinburgh

People on Portobello Beach in Edinburgh on Tuesday, enjoying the warm weather on what is believed to be the hottest day so far this year in Scotland.

In pictures: Locals flock to Portobello Beach

Edinburgh is expected to bask in sunshine this coming week.

Sunny weather to start the week ahead

Summer is forecast to arrive in Edinburgh this week, with temperatures predicted to hit 21C on Saturday. Stock photo by SWNS of sunbathers at Portobello Beach.

City to be hot as Barcelona as summer arrives

Hundreds of people flocked to The Meadows to sunbathe with friends after temperatures reached 17 degrees.

Hundreds flock to city's parks and beach to soak up the sun - in pictures

This city centre spot is a very popular place with our readers for enjoying the sun. Nick Taylor said: "Meadows wi a cairry oot. But dinnae let the polis catch ye."

The 15 best places to enjoy the sunshine

The sun is forecast to shine on Edinburgh on Saturday with the temperature expected to hit 18C.

Hour by hour forecast as city set to bask in sunshine

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms for Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Warning as thunderstorms to hit city

Edinburgh will see some great weather on Tuesday, with highs of 17C and plenty of sunshine.

Edinburgh set to be hotter than Paris today

Some 1,000 bales of hay went on fire by the A1 as emergency services battled the East Lothian blaze.

1,000 bales of hay go on fire in East Lothian

The rain will continue to fall througout Monday (May 8), but Edinburgh will be basking in sunshine for much of Tuesday.

Here is when the rain will stop in Edinburgh

Edinburgh weather forecast for King’s coronation weekend

El Nino: how will the weather phenomenon affect the UK?

Northern Lights Edinburgh: Aurora Borealis could be visible again in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Where and when to see the Northern Lights

Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, putting a show on dancing over Loch Glascarnoch, by Garve, in the Highlands

Northern Lights tonight: how to see them in Edinburgh

Edinburgh blogger Shaun Alexander was treated to a spectacular showing of the Northern Lights over East Lothian on Sunday night. (Shaun Alexander/Dreaming of Scotland)

Man spots 'spectacular' Northern Lights show

Edinburgh will see three days of sunshine, beginning on Tuesday (April 18).

Capital set for three days of sunshine

Stargazers across Edinburgh will be able to see an array of meteors this month as the Lyrid meteor shower takes over the skies.

Here’s how to see shooting stars in Edinburgh in April 2023

Edinburgh's Portobello beach is sure to be busy next week as the Capital basks in sunshine.

City to bask in sunshine on hottest day of the year

Edinburgh is forecast its hottest day of the year so far this Easter Bank Holiday (Getty Images)

Hottest day of year so far expected over Easter

Edinburgh weather: Here is what the weather is going to be like on Easter Weekend

Here is what the weather is going to be like on Easter Weekend

Edinburgh is set to be sunny and warm over the Easter weekend

Weather forecast for the week ahead and Easter weekend

Edinburgh weather: The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow for the Lothians.

More snow forecast as Met Office issues yellow weather warning

Edinburgh weather: Rain is forecast to fall in the Capital for the next two weeks, according to BBC weather.

Rain forecast to fall for the next 12 days

Edinburgh weather: Flood warnings in force for Edinburgh and the Lothians as more extreme weather hits

Flood warnings in force for Edinburgh and the Lothians

Heavy rain is expected in the Capital for most of Monday. Photo by Lisa Ferguson.

Weather warning ahead of cold and wet start to the week

Met Office issue weather warning as more snow and ice headed to Edinburgh.

Weather forecast for the weekend as snow set to cause disruption