Warnings still in place for many areas after storm night across the region
Grantown Grammar School will remain closed this Monday due to damage sustained to its roof by Storm Eowyn.
Convener and local councillor Bill Lobban posted: “The closure will allow Highland Council to carry out the needed assessments and works to facilitate the building’s safe reopening.”
A Highland Council spokesperson said: “Grantown Grammar School will remain closed on Monday due to damage sustained to its roof by Storm Eowyn.
“The closure will allow the council to carry out the needed assessments and works to facilitate the building’s safe reopening.
“Parents and carers have been notified of the temporary closure, and further information will be communicated to the school community through our usual channels next week.
The latest information on any Highland school closures can be accessed on school days at: www.highland.gov.uk/schoolclosures
Yesterday, Police Scotland officers and staff responded to almost 1,900 weather-related incidents across the country related to Storm Eowyn.
A yellow warning remains in place for wind, snow and ice for much of the country.
While most main roads are open, a large number of local routes across the country remain closed or disrupted due to debris and fallen trees, which continue to cause issues.
A police spokesperson said this morning: “Motorists should drive with caution. If roads are closed, please find an alternative route and do not put yourself at risk by trying to clear debris.
“We continue to work closely alongside partners including emergency services, local authorities and health and social care to respond to Storm Eowyn.
Full details of road updates can be found here -
Work continues to recover the railway from the very significant damage caused by Storm Éowyn. Network Rail has had teams out since last night checking routes for damage and carrying out repair work.
Network Rail has reported around 400 individual incidents across the network. These include multiple trees on tracks, damaged overhead wires, power supply failures, other objects on the line, and more:
“We have managed to reopen some lines, including Perth- Inverness, Inverness – Elgin, Inverness – Aberdeen, Dundee – Aberdeen, Perth – Dundee, Edinburgh – Tweedbank, Edinburgh – Dunbar, and Drem – Edinburgh.
“But the vast majority of our routes remain closed while Network Rail continues its inspection and repair work. We hope to be able to operate some more services later today, but significant disruption will continue for the rest of today and into Sunday.”
Customers are being advised to check the ScotRail website and app for the most up-to-date information when planning travel
