The Met Office issued a red weather warning for Friday as very strong winds are expected to disrupt the country.
Red weather warnings have been issued for parts of the UK as Storm Éowyn is set to bring wind gusts of up to 100 mph.
People have been urged to stay at home under what has been described as 'exceptional circumstances' by STV meteorologist Sean Batty.
Storm Eowyn to hit UK with 100mph winds as schools shut and travel disrupted - Rare red weather warnings have been issued in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
It comes as forecasters warned Storm Eowyn could bring winds of up to 100mph in areas affected by the rare weather alert across Scotland, Northern Ireland and north Wales on Frida ...