Edinburgh Christmas Market attractions to close due to high winds and heavy rain from Storm Bram
Edinburgh’s Christmas ice bar and ice rink will be closed this evening as the city braces for high winds and heavy rain.
Yellow weather warnings for wind are in place this evening and throughout Wednesday, as Storm Bram batters the country.
The city is expected to be hit by 55mph winds this evening, with the Met Office saying gusts of 65mph could be possible in coastal areas.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has also issued a flood alert for Edinburgh and Lothians which will be in force until further notice.
Edinburgh’s Christmas ice bar and ice rink will be closed from 6pm on Tuesday, December 9, with West Princes Street Gardens, which houses funfair rides and Santa’s house, having also closed at 5pm due to adverse weather conditions.
A spokesman for Edinburgh’s Christmas said this was ‘due to the effect on customer experience inside tented structures from inclement weather in the area’.
The Christmas market in East Princes Street Gardens is expected to remain open, but a spokesman said staff will ‘continue to monitor’ the situation.
She said: “East Princes Street Gardens remains open where site team will continue to monitor the weather throughout the evening. Further updates will be posted on our social media channels.”