Second day of disruption expected after Storm Floris batters Scotland and Ireland
More than 53,000 homes in Scotland and Ireland experienced power outages as a direct result of the severe weather conditions.
Transport networks were significantly affected, with all rail lines north of Scotland's Central Belt closed, over 150 flights cancelled, and the majority of western Scotland ferry services suspended.
Notable incidents included two flights to Inverness and Aberdeen being forced to turn back, resulting in 900-mile 'flights to nowhere', and campervans being blown over on the A87 in Skye.
Disruption to rail and ferry services is anticipated to continue into Tuesday, with some ferry routes potentially affected until Wednesday.
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