The storm hit Edinburgh and the Lothians in the early hours, with high winds causing travel chaos on the A1 and forcing the Christmas market and some retailers to close their doors as a matter of safety. Here in pictures, you can see some of the worst hit areas that took the brunt of the storm.
10 pictures that show the disruption Storm Brendan caused when it hit Scotland
By Claire Schofield
Published 10th Dec 2019, 17:00 BST
Updated 10th Dec 2019, 19:55 BST
Gale force winds have been wreaking havoc in the Capital today, as Storm Brendan swept in causing major disruption.