Heavy Winds on Tay Bridge

The stormy weather has caused travel disruption across Scotland.

Restrictions were in place on the Tay and Erskine bridges, and further north there were also warnings on the Skye and Kessock bridges. Central Scotland Police are advising people to avoid the area. …

Travellers have been advised to check with individual companies before they start their journey.

Winds reached 80mph on the Tay Bridge on Thursday morning and 70mph gusts are forecast for the west coast and the Northern Isles.

Severe gales, storm-force northerly winds and snow showers are expected later, especially in north and west Scotland.

High winds cause travel problems
BBC News – Jan 31, 2008