13 schools closed across Scotland after Storm Eowyn damage and power cuts

More than a dozen schools remain closed across Scotland after Storm Eowyn battered the country with strong winds and major disruptions.

The schools have remained closed since Friday after Storm Eowyn brought winds of up to 100mph and a rare red weather warning from the Met Office.

Hundreds of schools were closed on Friday ahead of the weather warning coming into place; however, significant damage has meant a number of them are still closed on Tuesday.

Tens of thousands of homes were left without power after the storm hit on Friday, with around 4,000 homes still cut off overnight.

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Thousands still without power for fourth night amid ‘colossal’ Storm Eowyn clean-up

Gusts hit 100mph as hurricane-force winds wreaked damage across Scotland, disrupting travel and damaging property.

First Minister John Swinney said reconnecting power in Scotland following the extreme weather was an “utterly colossal” challenge.

Which schools are closed?

A total of 13 schools across seven council areas remain closed due to damages:

Argyll and Bute

Tighnabruaich Primary School
Gigha Primary School
Rhunahaorine Primary School
Clachan Primary School
Kilmodan Primary School

Dumfries and Galloway

Colvend School

Cummertrees School

Fife

Donibristle Primary School

Highland

Lochinver Primary

Inverclyde

St Mary’s Primary School

Scottish Borders

Heriot Primary School

Stirling

Borestone Primary and Nursery School
Bridge of Allan Primary School (Nursery open)

Travel disruption continues in the aftermath of the storm, with ScotRail saying that work to recover the railway from “very significant damage” is ongoing.

Network Rail reported around 500 individual incidents across the network, including over 120 trees on tracks, damaged overhead wires and more.

First Minister John Swinney thanked the public, private and third sector for working tirelessly to get Scotland “fully back on its feet”.

“The severity of the damage caused by this major event has had a considerable impact across a wide area of the country,” he said.

“While every effort has been made over the weekend to fully restore services, unfortunately, it is clear some disruption can continue to be expected.”

Swinney added: “I would therefore urge rail commuters to plan their journeys ahead. The latest information can be found on Network Rail and ScotRail’s social media accounts and websites.

“While most schools will reopen, a small number are expected to be closed so buildings can be made safe. I expect local authorities to give advance warnings to parents, pupils, and staff when this is necessary.”