Preparations are continuing for Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh despite the arrival of Storm Dylan. Police said weather-related debris had resulted in the temporary closure of Princes Street to pedestrians, with access to Waverley Station affected. A yellow warning for high winds remains in place across much of Scotland after gusts in excess of 70mph were recorded.
Up to 150,000 people are expected in the Scottish capital for Hogmanay, with proceedings kicking off at 19:00. Princes Street was temporarily shut by police to pedestrians between North Bridge and Waverley Bridge. It is understood parts of a stage were blown over in the strong winds. The closure included the Princes Street entrance to and from the main train station, Waverley. North BridgeImage copyrightGOOGLE Image caption. Police have closed Princes Street between North Bridge and Waverley Bridge to remove weather-related debris. Scottish Power said the high winds had caused substantial damage to their network with power outages affecting customers in Bathgate, West Lothian, and in Carluke and Larkhall in Lanarkshire as well as in Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute. Torchlight procession held in Edinburgh. The Met Office said a gust of wind measuring 76mph was recorded at Port Ellen on Islay.
A yellow warning for wind across the southern half of Scotland, including, Strathclyde, Central, Tayside, Lothian, Fife and south west Scotland, is expected to remain in place until 15:00.The storm has caused disruption to the travel network with ferry services from Oban, Tarbert and Lismore affected. Rail services between Edinburgh, Helensburgh and Glasgow Central and Largs were also disrupted for a time.
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