Storm caused Aberdeen sleeper hit a tree

Hurricane-force gusts have caused travel disruption and left tens of thousands of homes without power across Scotland.

The storm caused the suspension of all ScotRail trains, although some limited services are now running.

he majority of services remain suspended, but ScotRail said services between Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley have been restored on a reduced service. The rail operator said the Aberdeen Sleeper hit a tree at Cupar which was cleared so the train was able to continue.

Some other local services are also now running, with full updates available on the ScotRail website.

Most East Coast, Virgin and TransPennine Express services between Scotland and England would be able to run as normal, but passengers were warned there may be short notice alterations and cancellations. Anyone planning to travel to or from a station in Scotland should check their journey in advance.

About 28,000 Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) customers and 800 Scottish Power Energy Networks customers remain without power after widespread overnight disruption to the electricity network in areas of northern and western Scotland.

The company said it had restored supplies to 68,000 customers and was working to restore power to a further 28,000 customers.

SSE said they had managed to restore power to all homes in Orkney apart from Papa Westray.

The Aberdeen Sleeper was hit by a tree at Cupar
The Aberdeen Sleeper was hit by a tree at Cupar