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.
5. Edinburgh Christmas Market
The Christmas market was closed at 9am this morning due to the unsettled weather, with all the rides and Santa’s Grotto forced to shut Photo: Other 3rd Party
6. Big Wheel
The carriages of the big wheel ride at the market were forced to be taken down as high gusts battered the Capital Photo: Other 3rd Party
7. Popular attractions closed
Market stalls and rides were hit by the bad weather at the market, while other Edinburgh attractions including the Castle and the Zoo have been closed all day Photo: Other 3rd Party
8. A1 chaos
The road between Torness and Innerwick junctions was shut this morning while emergency services dealt with two HGVs which had blown over Photo: Other 3rd Party