The storm hit Edinburgh and the Lothians in the early hours, with high winds causing travel chaos on the A1 and forcing the Christmas market and some retailers to close their doors as a matter of safety. Here in pictures, you can see some of the worst hit areas that took the brunt of the storm.
1. Yellow weather warning
Both the Christmas Market and Edinburgh Castle closed to visitors today following a yellow weather warning from the Met Office Photo: Other 3rd Party
2. Helter Skelter
A helter skelter slide in Edinburgh city centre had to be braced by ropes and a van to stop it blowing over from the gale force winds Photo: Other 3rd Party
3. Treacherous conditions
The children’s slide on Castle Street had to be prevented from blowing towards Prices Street as 60mph winds struck Photo: Other 3rd Party
4. Castle Street stalls
The stalls on Castle Street have now been dismantled after they blew down earlier in the day Photo: Other 3rd Party