Tag: high winds

Polwarth wall completely crumbles after being hit by large tree during weekend’s high winds

Local News

Alekia Gill - February 26, 2025

A WALL in Polwarth has been smashed to pieces by a large tree that fell over during Sunday’s high winds. A huge pile of bricks...

Princes Street Gardens to close for two days due to forecasted winds of 40mph

Local News

Alekia Gill - February 21, 2025

THE CITY of Edinburgh Council has decided to close Princes Street Gardens both today and Sunday due to high forecasted wind speeds. The Met Office...

Amazing footage captures 4th of July style fireworks display – from exploding faulty power lines

News

Cameron Ward - September 21, 2018

AMAZING footage captured the moment faulty power lines resulted in a 4th of July style fireworks display. The clips shows electricity shooting sparks along the...

“A little close for comfort!” Woman films moment Storm Ali blows over 30ft tree

News

Deadline News Journalist - September 19, 2018

DRAMATIC footage captured the moment a 30 ft high tree was blown over by 70 mph gusts from Storm Ali. Morag Burton, from Dumfries, captured...

Moment wind takes farm worker for a ride

Multimedia

Deadline News Journalist - October 4, 2016

DRAMATIC video shows the moment a farm worker was sent flying after a giant gate was caught by wind. The clip shows the man at...

Stand by – here comes son of Hurricane Bawbag

Scottish News

Peter Laing - December 27, 2011

THE Met Office has issued an Amber Warning for Wind for much of central, southern and western Scotland tomorrow (Wednesday 28th December) between 9am...