An Edinburgh councillor has hit out after a primary school within his ward was closed during the aftermath of the Queen's death despite access to the school being "possible".
Greens Councillor Alex Staniforth, who represents the Craigentinny and Duddingston ward, put the question to fellow councillors during a meeting on Thursday, September 22.
Staniforth queried why Abbeyhill Primary School was closed to pupils on September 12 and 13, the days that the Queen's coffin was taken from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral, where mile-long queues gathered to gain access.
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The councillor argued that it caused "severe disruption for some parents even though access was possible to the school. He said: "Why was Abbeyhill Primary School shut down for two days on the 12th and 13th of September, creating severe disruption for some parents, despite access to the school being possible and the school being nowhere near the likely crowds created by the Queen's funeral procession?
"Why was it not possible to have provision for vulnerable children, at least, in Abbeyhill rather than located at Leith Walk given some vulnerable children react badly to change?"
The question was acknowledged by Labour councillor Joan Griffiths, who represents the same ward, after councillor Staniforth asked if she can assure that in future, "her department will work with facilities management to assure that when access to a school is not physically impossible, it will still be granted to vulnerable children who require routine so that they can continue to attend their regular school".
Councillor Griffiths replied: "Yes, we'll ensure that children can attend their regular school."
Edinburgh experienced huge crowds during the aftermath of the Queen's death due to the procession taking place in the capital with Her Majesty passing away at her Scottish estate at Balmoral.
Tens of thousands lined the streets over the course of four days to pay their respects, witness history unfolding before their eyes and mourn the death of the 96-year-old. As a result, extreme delays were seen with traffic across the capital as well as multiple schools, businesses and stores closing.
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