Heavy rain battered Edinburgh yesterday - causing traffic chaos and localised flooding around the capital.
Many drivers on the Edinburgh City Residents were left stranded for hours due to the severe weather and residents living along the Water of Leith were warned to ‘be cautious’ after the river burst its banks at various locations along the river.
Here are 10 pictures from in and around Edinburgh which show the significant disruption caused.

5. Flooded paths
Benches submerged at the Water of Leith reveal the severity of the recent floods. The Water of Leith Conservation Trust warned residents to “be cautious when venturing out!” Photo: Water of Leith Conservation Trust

6. Princes Street Gardens
Princes Street Gardens was closed due to severe flooding Photo: City of Edinburgh Council

7. Significant surface water
Sections of the A720 saw significant surface water Photo: BEAR Scotland

8. Water of Leith
Entire walkways near the Water of Leith were submerged Photo: Kirsty Hughes