Trains are grounded due to Storm Ali. Twitter: @Ma_rk76

As the much expected Storm Ali arrives Scotland, most services from Glasgow Queen Street, Central and Edinburgh Waverley were suspended for safety precautions.

Network Rail Scotland

A warning of threat to life has been issued for Dumfries and Galloway due to the storms, and Scottish Power said 16,000 homes were without electricity in south-west Scotland.

Police Scotland and the council have called a major incident due to the number of incidents being reported in the area.

Major incident declared as Storm Ali ravages Scotland. Craig Johnston

Schools have been closed and flights at Glasgow and Edinburgh airports have also been delayed due to the storms.

Several cars are trapped on many roads due to the storms. Dundee’s new V&A museum said no visitors would be admitted due to “exceptionally high winds at our entrance”.

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