Edinburgh Castle closes due to high winds amid Storm Floris
Following the weather warning, visitors in the capital have been spotted being turned away from Edinburgh Castle by staff and police officers.
READ MORE: Scottish pupils' exam results to be delayed due to Storm Floris, SQA says
The popular tourist attraction has reportedly been closed until further notice amid safety concerns.
The news follows the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo being cancelled on Sunday evening amid warnings caused by Storm Floris.
It is the first weather-related cancellation in the event's 75-year history. Performances were previously cancelled during the pandemic in both 2020 and 2021.
(Image: Tattoo)
An emergency planning meeting had been called on Sunday afternoon to discuss the latest developments as the storm made its way across the Atlantic towards Scotland.
The team had told the public to keep an eye out for updates as 'the safety and well-being of our audience members, performers, and staff remain our top priority'.
In a statement posted after the meeting, Edinburgh Tattoo organisers stated on social media: 'We're sorry to announce that due to adverse weather warnings, we have made the difficult decision to cancel tomorrow's performance on 4 August at 9:30pm.
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