Leith gala day cancelled as 'appalling and dangerous' weather conditions hit Edinburgh

The popular Leith gala day has been cancelled as 'appalling' weather conditions hit Edinburgh.
The event kicked off on Saturday, June 14, but organisers have since made the decision to pull the festival due to 'dangerous thunder and lightning'.
It comes amid a yellow weather warning for adverse conditions across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
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Organisers claim it "was not an easy decision".
A statement published online reads: "Due to appalling weather and dangerous thunder and lightning, for safety reasons we are closing the gala day event.
"This was not an easy decision. We did try to persevere but today the weather was not on our side.
"Thanks to all traders and public that braced the weather. Leith Festival."
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Locals have been left gutted by the circumstances. One person said: "Such a shame but safety must come first. Well done to everyone today for trying to make it happen".
Another said: "So sorry for all of you who I know put so much work into organising this event."
During the day Met forecasters warn spray and sudden flooding could lead to difficult driving conditions and some road closures as well as a small chance of communities being cut off by flooded roads.
They also say, where flooding or lightning strikes occur, there is a chance of delays and cancellations to public transport. Power cuts could also occur and homes and businesses could be flooded quickly.

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