The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for wind affecting most of central and southern Scotland from 10am until 5pm today, Friday 24 January. This means very dangerous conditions and significant disruption, particularly in coastal areas.

Police Scotland are advising the public not to travel in, or to, the areas affected by the red warning during the period of the weather.

Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR Scotland is mobilised and ready to deal with whatever Storm Éowyn brings to North West Scotland’s trunk roads, where safe to do so.

All road works that were scheduled today have been postponed and new programme dates will be shared in due course.

Ian Stewart, BEAR Scotland’s North West representative, said: “Conditions are expected to be hazardous across the network and Police Scotland have issued a warning not to travel to the areas affected by the red weather warning. We urge the public to pay close attention to weather warnings and comply with police advice to avoid travel during the storm.

“Our teams will be fully mobilised to respond to and deal with any issues that arise on the trunk road network, such as fallen trees, flooding or bridge closures.”

A video explaining how BEAR Scotland monitors and prepares for storms can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/ffmNM1HxX2Y

Live traffic information is available from Traffic Scotland at www.traffic.gov.scot or on X at @trafficscotland.