Ministerial statement on Yellow 'be aware' warning

Commenting on Yellow 'be aware' Met Office warnings for wind covering Orkney and Shetland, the Highlands and Islands, Grampian, Strathclyde, Central Tayside and Fife, south west Scotland and Lothian and Borders, Transport Minister Derek Mackay said:

"Due to high winds and seasonal weather there are a number of disruptions and cancellations to ferry services. This kind of disruption is not uncommon at this time of year. All operators are actively informing their customers through notifications on their websites, emails, text messages and direct contact of disruption and cancellations to services.

“Scotrail and Network Rail have also drafted in additional resources and have made contingency plans. Passengers should expect some cancellations, especially on coastal routes. All passengers should check operators websites for the latest information.

“On the roads, we would advise people to plan ahead as bridges may be affected by high winds, and driving conditions could be challenging in some areas, particularly for high-sided vehicles, so please allow extra time for your journeys. They should also check the relevant websites, such as Traffic Scotland, for up to date travel information before they set-off."