Update 26.10.2026, 07:18: On Monday morning ScotRail reported major disruption on 10 routes, including the North Clyde and Argyle lines in Glasgow, routes towards Oban, Fort William, Perth and Aberdeen, and from Inverness to Wick and Thurso. On Sunday evening SSEN still had 38,000 customers without power (after restoring supply to about 54,000), and SP Energy Networks about 4,500. At 22:00 on Sunday, 23 of 30 CalMac ferry routes were cancelled or disrupted. According to media reports, two men were killed by falling trees. There are no weather warnings for Monday, but a yellow wind warning is in force from 3:00 on Tuesday until midnight. Before travelling, check ScotRail and Traffic Scotland. Source: Scottish Daily Express (26.10.2026).
Storm Boelo hit Scotland hardest on Sunday 25 October. Gusts reached 84 mph. On the island of Tiree, 82 mph was recorded at around 4am. The Met Office issued an amber warning for the whole of mainland Scotland and the Outer Hebrides, valid until 21:00 on Sunday.
More than 82,000 homes and businesses were without power. In SP Energy Networks’ area of central and southern Scotland alone, at least 6,000 homes were affected. Flooding hit Largs and Saltcoats in Ayrshire and Dalmarnock station in Glasgow, among other places.
On Sunday morning in Mid Kelton near Castle Douglas a tree fell on a 60-year-old man. He died at the scene. Police see no suspicious circumstances.
Several major roads were closed, including the A82, A83, A75, the A1 at Ayton and the A78 at Skelmorlie. Sections of the M74 and M8 were closed but have reopened. Network Rail Scotland closed the lines to Oban, Mallaig, Kyle of Lochalsh, Ayr and Ardrossan and the Far North Line. They reopen only after the tracks have been checked. Many CalMac and NorthLink ferries were cancelled. Edinburgh Castle was also closed.
This is not the end. According to ITV, the Met Office forecasts similar weather on Monday and Tuesday, with gusts of up to 70 mph. A yellow wind warning is in force from 3:00 on Tuesday until midnight. If warnings are upgraded, the next storm will be named Chloe.
What it means for you
If you commute by train or car in western and northern Scotland, expect delays on Monday too. Island ferries may run irregularly until Thursday. Families with young children and older people should prepare for further power cuts. Transport and courier firms may struggle to meet delivery deadlines.
Our assessment
Two storms in one weekend is a sign that autumn will be difficult. Tuesday’s gale will almost certainly bring more disruption, because the ground is wet and trees are weakened. Employers should agree in advance with staff on rules for remote working or late arrival on warning days. It is cheaper than chaos in the morning.
What to do
- If your power goes off, call the free number 105 – you can report the fault and find out when supply will return.
- Before travelling, check Met Office warnings and Traffic Scotland.
- Put away or secure trampolines, garden furniture and bins.
- Keep a torch, batteries and a charged power bank at home.
- Do not walk near trees or by the sea during a gale.
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