Temporary road closures are in place in Edinburgh city center as the city prepares to host major ceremonial events to mark the death of Her Majesty The Queen over the coming days.
Further closures are planned and significant disruption is expected as full details are confirmed by the Royal Household in due course.
The City of Edinburgh Council is working with the Scottish Government and Police Scotland to safely accommodate the thousands of people expected to line the streets of the city as people pay their respects.
The general public is advised to plan ahead and avoid any non-essential travel around the city center (especially the old town) during this period. People should check the City of Edinburgh Council website regularly, which is being updated with details of which roads will be closed and other public transport information.
People can also follow the relevant transport agencies, the Scottish Government and the Royal Household for up-to-date advice.
Mourners wishing to attend the event are advised to plan ahead and take into account weather conditions, limited facilities and the possibility of spending long periods by the side of the road.
Council leader Cammy Day said:
On behalf of the entire city of Edinburgh, I extend our heartfelt condolences to all members of the Royal Family at this time of sadness and grief.
Our city has a lot of experience of dealing with large events and we are working closely with the Scottish Government, Police Scotland and transport providers to safely accommodate the large crowds of visitors who wish to pay their respects to Her Majesty of Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family over the coming days.
Given the scale and importance of these ceremonial events, we should be prepared for significant disruption throughout the city, but especially downtown. We are working closely with our partners to manage this as best we can and to keep residents, businesses and visitors up to date on all plans.
We are also urging everyone to consider their travel needs and avoid any journeys through the city center where possible. If they need to travel, we are asking them to plan ahead, allow extra time for their journeys and follow the latest travel advice.
Sarah Boyd, Lothian, Managing Director said:
Following the sad passing of Her Majesty The Queen, teams across our business are working alongside external partners to plan for further road closures expected across the city over the coming days. We will ask customers to plan ahead where possible and keep checking our website and social media channels for the latest travel information.
For the most up-to-date information, visit www.edinburgh.gov.uk, www.gov.scot and www.royal.uk.
of @edintravel The traffic information team will be closely monitoring the city’s roads, sharing the latest information on disruptions and diversions on Twitter.
Users should also follow Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams to keep people informed of their services.
