Schools remain closed across Scotland as the clear-up operation in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn continues.
Thousands of pupils are being kept home on Monday, January 27, after school buildings were damaged by the 100mph gusts which hit the country on Friday.
Many local authorities made the decision to close schools ahead of the extreme weather, as a rare Met Office red weather warning was enforced. Councils have kept parents informed via their websites and official social media pages on which schools are still unable to open.
Storm Éowyn is said to have been the worst storm to hit Scotland in decades, resulting in damage and destruction to buildings, and severe disruption to travel. Scots were advised not to leave their homes unless absolutely necessary, to prevent injuries.
Roofs and signage were torn off by the wind, with several walls collapsing, littering roads with debris in some places. Several roads were also blocked by falling trees.
Over 500 incidents were reported on the railways, with many ScotRail services suspended over the weekend as Network Rail worked to clear blockages and carry out repairs.
The rail operator confirmed today that trains on the majority of routes were back up and running, but there is still ongoing disruption in some parts of the network where more damage was seen.
The gusts proved fatal when 19-year-old Calum Carmichael died after a tree fell on his car in Mauchline, East Ayrshire on Friday morning. Tributes have since been paid to the teenager on social media.
John Swinney appealed for “patience” from the public as work to restore power and transport services was carried out.
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Here is the full list of schools closed today:
East Ayrshire
- Loudoun Academy
- Sorn Primary
North Ayrshire
- Elderbank Primary School
- Brodick Nursery
Edinburgh
- Drummond High
- Forrester High
- Craigmount High
Dundee
- Work will be carried out over the weekend so that Grove Academy opens on Monday as normal. Specific access arrangements for Grove Academy pupils have been sent direct to families.
East Dunbartonshire
- Hillhead Primary School and Early Years Centre
North Lanarkshire
- St Brendan’s Primary School and Nursery (Muirhouse)
South Lanarkshire
- St Patrick’s Primary School and Nursery Class (Strathaven)
Argyll and Bute
- Tighnabruaich Primary School
- Kilmodan Primary School
- Clachan Primary School
- Rhunahaorine Primary School
- Gigha Primary School
- Small Isles Primary School
- Glenbarr Primary School has no power, pupils will be taken to Dalintober at normal collection time.
Dumfries and Galloway
- Colvend Primary School
- Kirkgunzeon Primary School
- Lochrutton Primary School
Glasgow
- Govan Gaelic primary school/Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Bhaile a’ Ghobhainn opened later, at 10.30am
Scottish Borders
- Heriot Primary School
- Newcastelton Primary School
Stirling
- Borestone Primary School and Nursery School
- Bridge of Allan Primary School and Nursery School
- Fintry Primary School (Nursery open)
Inverclyde
- St Mary’s Primary School pupils will be taught at Notre Dame High School
Renfrewshire
- Renfrew High School
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