M&S Aberdeen closed the top two floors of its St Nicholas Street branch suddenly today.
Sings were posted on shop doors blaming “unforeseen circumstances”, with workers telling customers the move was due to ‘water damage’.
Two staff members were positioned at the main entrance advising people of the situation, confirming that the ground floor remained open to customers.
Heavy rain has hit the north and north-east today, with more to come.
The signs read: “Due to unforeseen circumstances the first and second floor is closed for the time being.
“Please accept our sincere apologies and any inconvenience this may cause.”
This evening, a spokesperson for M&S insisted the closures were due to a “planned inspection.”
She said: “Our Aberdeen store on St Nicholas street remains open so customers can shop in our food hall, womenswear and use click and collect, however the first and second floors are closed today while our team conducts a planned building inspection.
“We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
The second floor is home to menswear, home, currency and the café, while kidswear, womenswear and lingerie, beauty, and women’s shoes are situated on the first floor.
Escalators have been cordoned off to prevent people from heading to the upper floors.
The store is earmarked for closure by 2025, with plans to expand its store at Union Square.
It has been there for more than 80 years.
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