A new weather alert has been issued as the aftermath of Storm Eowyn continues to cause disruption, leaving hundreds without power for a sixth consecutive day.
The has issued a yellow warning for ice in northern Scotland, effective from 10pm on Wednesday until 10am on Thursday.
This follows the havoc wreaked by Storm Eowyn last Friday, which claimed one life north of the border and left over 130,000 people without electricity.
On Wednesday morning, 387 SP Energy Networks customers were still without power, 303 located in the Dumfries and Galloway region. Engineers are currently working to restore their supply.
The storm’s high winds, reaching gusts of up to 100mph, significantly damaged rail infrastructure, resulting in numerous route closures.
The only remaining closure is the line between Girvan in South Ayrshire and Stranraer in Dumfries and Galloway, where Network Rail Scotland engineers are busy making repairs.
ScotRail has arranged replacement bus services between Ayr and Stranraer, and passengers are advised to check the train company’s app before setting off.
The yellow alert coming into effect on Wednesday evening cautions that icy patches could cause travel disruptions on Thursday morning, with a risk of injury due to slips and falls.
The warning covers the Highlands, Moray, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen, the Western Isles, and parts of Argyll and Bute.
The Met Office has issued an ice warning for part of Scotland and Northern Ireland. (Image: Met Office)
Full list of areas affected
The Met Office has issued a warning for ice. (Image: Getty)
Grampian
- Aberdeen
- Aberdeenshire
- Moray
Highlands & Eilean Siar
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Highland
Northern Ireland
- County Antrim
- County Fermanagh
- County Londonderry
- County Tyrone
Strathclyde
- Argyll and Bute