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Yellow wind warning hits northwest Scotland; CalMac cancels sailings

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 10:22 AM UTC · How we work

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Met Office issued a yellow wind warning for northwest Scotland on Wednesday, 10 am–7 pm.
Forecasters expect south-to-southwesterly winds with 50-60 mph gusts and up to 70 mph in exposed areas.
The warning predicts delays to road, air and ferry travel and possible bus and train disruptions.
CalMac cancelled sailings on Mallaig-Lochboisdale, Mallaig-Armadale, Oban-Coll, Tiree and Fionnphort-Iona.
ScotRail imposed speed restrictions on the West Highland Line between Fort William and Mallaig until Thursday 10 am.

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Met Office issued a yellow wind warning for northwest Scotland on Wednesday, 10 am–7 pm.
Forecasters expect south-to-southwesterly winds with 50-60 mph gusts and up to 70 mph in exposed areas.
The warning predicts delays to road, air and ferry travel and possible bus and train disruptions.
CalMac cancelled sailings on Mallaig-Lochboisdale, Mallaig-Armadale, Oban-Coll, Tiree and Fionnphort-Iona.
ScotRail imposed speed restrictions on the West Highland Line between Fort William and Mallaig until Thursday 10 am.