Severe storm battered Scotland on Sunday, with winds gusting up to 70mph and heavy rain causing widespread travel disruptions.

The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning across Scotland, northern and western England, and Wales, while the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) enforced flood warnings in key areas, including Aberfoyle in the Trossachs.

CalMac Ferry Cancellations and ScotRail Disruptions

Scotland’s west coast ferry network was severely affected, with CalMac canceling sailings due to extreme winds. Major disruptions included:

• Troon to Brodick (Arran) route: All sailings canceled Sunday and Monday.
• Glen Sannox out of service: The new vessel will undergo anchor repairs for a week, reducing fleet resilience.
• Isle of Arran ferry replacing Glen Sannox, adding five minutes to crossings.
• Western Ferries’ Gourock-Dunoon service suspended.
• Corran Ferry across Loch Linnhe halted temporarily.

According to CalMac Ferries’ official website, adverse conditions could continue affecting sailings, urging passengers to check updates before travel.

ScotRail Train Delays Due to Fallen Trees and Speed Restrictions

Rail services faced major delays due to fallen trees and overhead power line damage:

• Livingston South Station: Overhead power wires damaged by a tree, affecting the Glasgow-Edinburgh via Shotts line.
• Inverness-Aberdeen route: Trees fell between Forres and Elgin, causing service disruptions.
• Speed restrictions on nine ScotRail routes, including:
  • Edinburgh-North Berwick
  • Glasgow-Wemyss Bay, Dumfries, Oban, Mallaig
  • Helensburgh and Inverness

According to Network Rail Scotland, some restrictions will remain in place until mid-morning Monday for safety reasons.

Flood Warnings Across Scotland

SEPA issued multiple flood alerts and warnings, particularly in Aberfoyle, where:

• The B829 road was impassable due to flooding from the River Forth.
• Flood warnings affected farmland and roads along the River Earn (Perth) and River Beauly (Highlands).
• Angus region saw alerts for River South Esk near Finavon and Tannadice.

Met Office Weather Forecast

The Met Office confirmed:

• Yellow warning for strong winds in effect until 6pm Sunday.
• Separate heavy rain warning in southwest Scotland until 3pm, predicting 40-50mm rainfall in exposed hills.
• Winds to ease gradually from southwest to northeast by Sunday evening.

Travel Advice and Safety Warnings

Travellers are advised to check live updates on the Transport Scotland, CalMac Ferries, and ScotRail websites before travelling.

Motorists should expect poor road conditions, especially in flood-prone areas. Scotland’s emergency response teams continue to monitor the situation, urging caution on roads, rail, and ferry services.

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