UK Christmas markets closed: Multiple festive markets closed in cities including Edinburgh and Glasgow amid Storm Bram
Multiple Christmas markets in the UK are closed today as Storm Bram continues to wreak havoc.
Multiple weather warnings remain in place as much of the UK continues to feel the effects of Storm Bram. Three yellow weather warnings for wind are active until Wednesday evening covering the Shetland Islands, Central, Tayside and Fife, Grampian, and further south in Scotland, including Edinburgh and Glasgow.
The Met Office said affected areas could see “very strong winds and disruption”, with a risk of flying debris, building damage, power outages and delays or cancellations to transport. An amber warning for wind in north-west Scotland expired at 3am.
The forecaster urged commuters and travellers to check bus and train timetables, and road conditions if driving, and amend plans if necessary. As of 5am on Wednesday, there were 30 flood warnings and 138 flood alerts in England, 11 flood warnings and 29 flood alerts in Wales, and 20 flood warnings and 15 flood alerts in Scotland.
Due to dangerous weather conditions Christmas markets are closed in multiple cities. Listed below are the markets that are closed today (Wednesday 10 December).
Edinburgh Christmas market: Fully closed due to high winds and flood alerts. Expected to reopen Dec 11 if conditions improve.
Winter Wonderland at Glasgow Green: Closed from noon Dec 9 through midnight and remains shut Dec 10 amid "danger to life" warnings.
Winter Wonderland at St Enoch Square, Glasgow: Closed Dec 9 noon to midnight, extended to Dec 10 for public safety.
Aberdeen Christmas Village: Closed all day Dec 10 following gale-force winds and "danger to life" alert.