Edinburgh weather: Emergency services in attendance as a roof is blown off a building in Leith

A roof has blown off a building in Leith as high winds hit the Capital.

The roof came off a building in Iona Street around 12.45pm on Tuesday.

Emergency services are on the scene and it appears the area has been cordoned off.

Picture credit: @LucyCWilson

The picture was taken by @LucyCWilson who was sitting in her living room when the roof was taken off her building.

A yellow weather warning has been issued for the east coast as 70mph winds expected.

The warning is extended across the country.

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