Decision taken due to expected travel disruption
All Edinburgh schools will shut at noon today because of the high winds forecast and the expected severe disruption to travel and transport. School transport has been arranged to collect children at noon.
Children and Family Centres/Nurseries/Community Centres are also closing at noon.
All community use of schools from noon onwards today will be cancelled including the Adult Education Programme.
The Scottish Government has issued advice to all local authorities on this which you can see in its news release from this morning: severe weather update.
The Council has some general advice for the public and information on its own responsibilities on the high winds page.
City of Edinburgh Council