Scotland flooding: These 17 photos show the chaos caused by torrential rain in Edinburgh and Fife

By Conor Matchett
Published 25th Jun 2019, 13:35 BST
Traffic battles with the flood water in Edinburgh (Photo: TSPL)Traffic battles with the flood water in Edinburgh (Photo: TSPL)
Traffic battles with the flood water in Edinburgh (Photo: TSPL)
Edinburgh and Fife suffered torrential downpours yesterday (24 June) with flash flooding experienced across the regions.

Half a month’s worth of rain fell in just three hours causing widespread transport disruption in both Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy.

A man measures the depth of flood water on Kirkcaldys promenade.A man measures the depth of flood water on Kirkcaldys promenade.
A man measures the depth of flood water on Kirkcaldys promenade.
Heavy rain saw homes, roads and pavements overcome by rain water.Heavy rain saw homes, roads and pavements overcome by rain water.
Heavy rain saw homes, roads and pavements overcome by rain water.
MSP Christine Jardine's office was flooded following the torrential rain.MSP Christine Jardine's office was flooded following the torrential rain.
MSP Christine Jardine's office was flooded following the torrential rain.
Trams in Edinburgh were cancelled due to the flooding. This was the scene at Bankhead station.Trams in Edinburgh were cancelled due to the flooding. This was the scene at Bankhead station.
Trams in Edinburgh were cancelled due to the flooding. This was the scene at Bankhead station.
An ambulance navigates large puddles following the torrential rain in Fife.An ambulance navigates large puddles following the torrential rain in Fife.
An ambulance navigates large puddles following the torrential rain in Fife.
The Water of Leith was at a very high level and was running very quickly following the rain.The Water of Leith was at a very high level and was running very quickly following the rain.
The Water of Leith was at a very high level and was running very quickly following the rain.
Cars were forced to drive through deep puddles following flash flooding.Cars were forced to drive through deep puddles following flash flooding.
Cars were forced to drive through deep puddles following flash flooding.
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