Monday, February 24, 2025
Extreme storm battered Scotland on Sunday, with winds gusting as much as 70mph and heavy rain inflicting widespread journey disruptions.
The Met Workplace issued a yellow climate warning throughout Scotland, northern and western England, and Wales, whereas the Scottish Surroundings Safety Company (SEPA) enforced flood warnings in key areas, together with Aberfoyle within the Trossachs.
CalMac Ferry Cancellations and ScotRail Disruptions
Scotland’s west coast ferry community was severely affected, with CalMac canceling sailings as a consequence of excessive winds. Main disruptions included:
Troon to Brodick (Arran) route: All sailings canceled Sunday and Monday.
Glen Sannox out of service: The brand new vessel will bear anchor repairs for per week, lowering fleet resilience.
Isle of Arran ferry changing Glen Sannox, including 5 minutes to crossings.
Western Ferries’ Gourock-Dunoon service suspended.
Corran Ferry throughout Loch Linnhe halted quickly.
In keeping with CalMac Ferries’ official web site, hostile circumstances might proceed affecting sailings, urging passengers to test updates earlier than journey.
ScotRail Prepare Delays Resulting from Fallen Timber and Pace Restrictions
Rail providers confronted main delays as a consequence of fallen bushes and overhead energy line harm:
Livingston South Station: Overhead energy wires broken by a tree, affecting the Glasgow-Edinburgh by way of Shotts line.
Inverness-Aberdeen route: Timber fell between Forres and Elgin, inflicting service disruptions.
Pace restrictions on 9 ScotRail routes, together with:
Edinburgh-North Berwick
Glasgow-Wemyss Bay, Dumfries, Oban, Mallaig
Helensburgh and Inverness
In keeping with Community Rail Scotland, some restrictions will stay in place till mid-morning Monday for security causes.
Flood Warnings Throughout Scotland
SEPA issued a number of flood alerts and warnings, significantly in Aberfoyle, the place:
The B829 highway was impassable as a consequence of flooding from the River Forth.
Flood warnings affected farmland and roads alongside the River Earn (Perth) and River Beauly (Highlands).
Angus area noticed alerts for River South Esk close to Finavon and Tannadice.
Met Workplace Climate Forecast
The Met Workplace confirmed:
Yellow warning for sturdy winds in impact till 6pm Sunday.
Separate heavy rain warning in southwest Scotland till 3pm, predicting 40-50mm rainfall in uncovered hills.
Winds to ease progressively from southwest to northeast by Sunday night.
Journey Recommendation and Security Warnings
Travellers are suggested to test dwell updates on the Transport Scotland, CalMac Ferries, and ScotRail web sites earlier than travelling.
Motorists ought to count on poor highway circumstances, particularly in flood-prone areas. Scotland’s emergency response groups proceed to watch the scenario, urging warning on roads, rail, and ferry providers.
