The storm hit at the busiest time of year for tourism with hundreds of thousands of people flocking to Edinburgh’s annual arts festival
Authorities in Scotland cancelled trains, closed parks and warned people to tie down garden furniture and trampolines as an unusually strong summer storm toppled trees, felled power lines and disrupted travel across northern Britain.
The UK’s Meteorological Office on Monday issued an “amber” wind warning in Scotland for Storm Floris, meaning there is potential risk to lives and property, especially from large waves in coastal areas.
Network Rail Scotland said wind gusts of up to 90mph (145kph) had brought down trees across lines and damaged overhead wires.
More than 22,000 properties were without electricity, operator Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks said.
