Workmen clear fallen trees from power lines near Dingwall in the Highlands of Scotland as 20,000 homes remain without electricity - Peter Jolly. Northpix Thousands of homes have been left without power after “significant disruption” caused by Storm Floris.

Authorities in Scotland have canceled trains and closed parks as a rare summer storm brings destructive winds to northern Britain.

An amber storm warning, covering much of mainland Scotland and the western islands, is now in force until 22:00.