Powerful Storm Amy Leaves Thousands Without Power Across Scotland

On October 5th, 2025, a powerful storm named Amy swept across Scotland, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The storm, which reached wind speeds of over 100mph, crippled the country's transport network and left thousands of homes without power.

Dozens of roads and motorways were blocked by fallen trees, and all trains were halted out of Glasgow Central, Scotland's busiest railway station. Flights were cancelled from Glasgow and Edinburgh airports, disrupting travel to destinations such as London, Amsterdam, and the Scottish isles. On the west coast, ferry services to Northern Ireland were also cancelled, causing lorries to pile up in southwest Scotland.

The storm's impact was felt across the country, with power cuts reported in the Highlands and the island of Tiree recording gusts of 96mph. At the peak of the storm, almost 80,000 homes were left without power, though by 3:30 pm on October 5th, 33,000 customers had their electricity restored. Efforts are ongoing to reconnect the remaining 42,000 affected customers.

The storm's aftermath has led to a massive clear-up operation, with engineers from England drafted in to help restore power supplies. Businesses, such as the award-winning Clachaig Inn in Glencoe, were forced to turn away customers due to the power outages, resulting in significant financial losses. The storm has also disrupted efforts to repair the energy networks, with the high winds making it too dangerous for workers to safely work at height.