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Storm Eowyn in Stirling: Dramatic photos capture impact of extreme weather

Three primary schools and a medical centre lost their roofs, and a fire broke out on the railway line in Dunblane.

Trees blocked the busy Burghmuir Road near Tesco in Stirling, heading towards Customs Roundabout. Image: Jessica Millican
Trees blocked the busy Burghmuir Road near Tesco in Stirling, heading towards Customs Roundabout. Image: Jessica Millican

Storm Eowyn hit Stirlingshire hard on Friday, toppling trees, severely damaging buildings, and closing major roads.

With a rare red weather alert in place from 10am on February 24, extremely high winds began battering the area early in the morning.

Many households dealt with power outages, both in the city and across rural Stirlingshire.

The M9 was closed in both directions between Bannockburn and Plean (junctions 8 and 9) due to multiple fallen trees.

Trees were also brought down in normally busy locations, including on Burghmuir Road, close to Tesco, on St Ninians Road in Cambusbarron, and on Perth Road in Dunblane, blocking roads.

The storm caused numerous other road closures across Stirlingshire, including the A91 between Manor Powis and Kirk Logie roundabouts, where fallen power cables posed a hazard.

Stirlingshire weather warnings in place over weekend

Cowie Medical Centre and primary schools in Fallin, Borestone and Bridge of Allan all had their roofs torn off by the wind.

And, though all trains were cancelled prior to Storm Eowyn’s arrival, a fire broke out on the railway line in Dunblane as a result of a falling tree hitting overhead cables.

A yellow weather warning for snow and ice remains in place for the Stirling area throughout the weekend.

You can keep up to date with the latest news about Storm Eowyn via The Courier’s live blog.

The following photos show the devastating impact of Storm Eowyn in communities across Stirlingshire.


Trees destroyed by high winds blocked St Ninians Road in Cambusbarron. Image: Claire Smith
The M9 was deserted northbound at Bannockburn after fallen trees forced emergency services to close the road. Image: Traffic Scotland
The same was true southbound on the carriageway, which would normally be packed with commuters around 5pm on a Friday. Image: Traffic Scotland
Fallen trees blocked the road in both directions near Tesco in Stirling city centre. Image: Jessica Millican
Part of Bridge of Allan Primary School’s roof has blown off. Image: Gregor Boyd
Part of Bridge of Allan Primary School’s roof has blown off. Image: Gregor Boyd
Tree over train line. Image: Gregor Boyd
The Co-op wall has collapsed in Denny. Image: Gregor Boyd
The Co-op wall has collapsed in Denny. Image: Gregor Boyd
Trees blocking roads. Image: Gregor Boyd
Tree obstructing the road. Image: Gregor Boyd

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