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.

Staff worked through the night to clear rail tracks blocked by fallen trees and debris after high winds affected roads, flights and ferries - and left thousands without power.

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