In the event of an emergency, such as a power cut or severe weather, that prevents schools from opening in the morning, or results in an early closure, information announcements will be made on Radio Forth (Forth 1 and Forth 2). Schools will make special arrangements for those children who are unable to return home in these circumstances.

You can also see the council's emergency news blog for out-of-hours updates.

Latest announcements

Updated 4:20pm, Tuesday 5th January

Nursery

• The nursery class at Dalmeny Primary will be closed on Wednesday 6 January due to a burst pipe. All primary pupils should attend as normal.

Primary

• Buckstone Primary will be closed on Wednesday 6 January due to weather conditions.
• Dean Park Primary will be closed on Wednesday 6 January due to weather conditions.
• Gracemount Primary will be closed on Wednesday 6 January due to heating problems.

Special

• Redhall, Kaimes and Woodlands Schools will be closed on 6 January due to weather conditions.

All other City of Edinburgh Schools are due to open to pupils as normal on Wednesday 6 January.