Storm Malik causes travel disruption across Scotland
An amber weather warning has been issued for some regions with winds up to 80mph
Last updated 29th Jan 2022
High winds have caused power outages and widespread travel disruption across Scotland as Storm Malik sweeps in.
Yellow weather warnings are in place across the whole country, with an amber warning in place down the east coast as the storm moves towards Denmark.
Rail, road and ferry services have been affected by high winds and fallen trees.
Network Rail Scotland has introduced some speed restrictions, and said additional staff are equipped with chainsaws across the network to deal with fallen trees on tracks.
Several train services have been suspended.
Football games have also been cancelled, with Aberdeen v St Johnstone among the postponed matches.
Learning from Storm Arwen
The storm comes just a day after a review of the response to Storm Arwen, which hit in November and saw more than 200,000 people across the UK left without power.
The North-East was particularly badly affected, with thousands of households cut off for several days.
The storm also caused one death in Aberdeenshire when a falling tree crushed a driver.
The review made several recommendations to the Scottish Government and its partner agencies in order to ensure the welfare of communities affected by adverse weather.
Transport, energy and environmental bosses have issued warnings for people to take care if they are out and about this weekend.
The Met Office warned: "Injuries and danger to life could occur from flying debris as well as from large waves and beach material being thrown onto sea fronts, coastal roads and properties."
Power cuts
SP Energy Networks have also issued safety advice around potential power cuts and the danger of fallen power lines.
The company said customers should keep a battery or wind-up torch to hand and keep mobile phones fully charged.
People should also beware of fallen power lines, it said.
The company said customers should keep a battery or wind-up torch to hand and keep mobile phones fully charged.
"The highest winds are expected in exposed coastal areas in the north and east of Scotland, but it will be a windy day for most."
More very strong winds are expected as another low pressure system moves across northern areas on Sunday, with some snow possible across parts of Scotland.
Another yellow warning for wind is in place for Scotland from 6pm on Sunday until midday on Monday.