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Storm Eowyn in Fife: Pictures and video reveal havoc caused by winds

The damage comes amid a red 'danger to life' weather warning, in place until 5pm.

A bus shelter toppled and ripped from its base in Glenrothes. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

By Neil Henderson & Gemma Bibby

January 24 2025, 5:13pm

January 24 2025, 5:13pm

Storm Eowyn has caused havoc across Fife, with roofs ripped from buildings, trees blown over and roads blocked.

Supermarkets and shops closed while all public transport and train services were cancelled.

Metal roofing panels were torn from Linburn Medical Practice in Dunfermline, while a tree was blown over blocking Old Perth Road in Cowdenbeath.

Power cuts have also left hundreds of homes without power as Storm Eowyn continues to batter the region.

The damage comes amid a red “danger to life” weather warning, in place until 5pm.

Here is a selection of videos and images showing the damage caused by Storm Eowyn across the Kingdom.

A wall was blown down at Newliston Drive in Kirkcaldy. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

A worker looks on at a tree fell on an electricity line on Torbain Road in Kirkcaldy. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

A tree has fallen on an electricity line on Torbain Road in Kirkcaldy. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

The roof at Linburn Road Health Centre in Dunfermline is blown off and staff are evacuated. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Workers collect the roof debris. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

The full extent of the damage Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Storm Éowyn tears off the tarpaulin roof of Fife Council’s grit storage facility at Halbeath. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

High winds from Storm Éowyn rip off the tarpaulin roof of Fife Council’s grit storage facility in Halbeath. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

Donibristle Primary School roof was damaged in Storm Eowyn. Image: Neil Henderson / DC Thomson

Asda Kirkcaldy deserted as shops remained closed allowing staff to stay home and remain safe. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

Laxford Road in Glenrothes sees a roof blown off and debris landing on a car during Storm Eowyn. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Storm Eowyn’s fury: A roof torn off and debris crashes onto a car on Laxford Road, Glenrothes. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

The Gable end of the St Clair Pharmacy in Kirkcaldy was destroyed. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

Storm Éowyn destroys the gable end of St Clair Pharmacy in Kirkcaldy, leaving debris scattered. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

The Gable end of the St Clair Pharmacy in Kirkcaldy was destroyed. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

Roof tiles were torn off by powerful winds in Leslie during Storm Eowyn. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Damage and destruction across Fife today as Storm Eowyn hit with wind speeds over 100mph recorded across the region. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

A fallen tree blocks Dunnikier Way as Storm Éowyn’s strong winds leave destruction in Fife. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

The main roads including the M90 were deserted as drivers heeded the warning to avoid unnecessary travel. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

Tree down in Cameron Crescent, Glenrothes. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Storm Eowyn topples tree in Cameron Crescent, Glenrothes, blocking paths and roads. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

A roof has blown onto a car in Glenrothes. — A roof has blown off and landed on a car in Glenrothes. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Strong winds bring down a tree in Cameron Crescent, Glenrothes during Storm Eowyn. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Cycle shelter ripped up during Storm Eowyn. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

The roof of the Ice Arena in Kirkcaldy is ripped off in the high winds. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

The roof of the Ice Arena in Kirkcaldy is ripped off in the high winds. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

Shed blown over near the Rufflets Hotel, St Andrews.

Section of wall falls at Carnegie Primary in Dunfermline. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

Section of wall falls at Carnegie Primary in Dunfermline. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

A tree snaps on Kinnessburn Road, St Andrews. Image: Laura Devlin/DC Thomson

A915 power lines across the road at Blacktyside Farm roof off a house at Balmoral Terr Leven. Image: Colin Davidson

Morrisons car park in Kirkcaldy is deserted. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

The A92 traffic is unusually quiet. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Kirkcaldy Esplanade deserted during Storm Eowyn. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

The waves are building at Kirkcaldy Esplanade. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

Trains are cancelled across the region. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

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