Pictures show scale of damage as trees blown over in high winds crush cars in Edinburgh

High winds have sent trees across the capital tumbling this afternoon.

Here are photos that show how trees around Edinburgh were sent crashing on top of cars today.

5. Cramond Road South

The road is closed in both directions while the tree is removed. | Other 3rd Party Photo: NA

More cars were trapped under a fallen Horse Chestnut tree on Morningside Drive too. | Other 3rd Party Photo: NA

The tree appeared to miss a claret-coloured Ford hatchback. | Other 3rd Party Photo: NA

But a Mercedes appeared to be trapped in by the tree. | Other 3rd Party Photo: NA