A number of buildings in Fraserburgh have been left severely damaged after gale-force winds swept across the north-east last night.
Images and videos show the extent of Storm Arwen’s after effect as the Met Office’s yellow warning for wind and ice remains in place for most parts of the UK.
Although the winter storm has now calmed down with the red alert for dangerous weather no longer into force, the impact of last night’s furious gusts can still be seen across the north and north-east.
Aftermath of Storm Arwen in Fraserburgh
Several residential properties, as well as parked vehicles, in Fraserburgh have become the victims of the adverse weather with flying debris and building materials causing a spate of damage and disruption.
Blown off garage roofs were seen scattered across Buchan Road with chunks of the metal tiles crashing into a nearby house – causing damage to its walls and a car parked outside.
The retail park in the coastal town, which houses Asda and Tesco supermarkets, as well as a McDonald’s, has been closed for the day as a precaution after one of the buildings was deemed “unsafe”.
Images show parts of Tesco’s rooftop railings have been completely ripped off from the building following last night’s winds, with metal pieces currently hanging from the top of the shop.
Police have now issued a plea to the public to avoid the area for the time being.
‘Heartbreaking’ damage to Fraserburgh Heritage Centre
The Fraserburgh Heritage Centre, which is one of the most treasured facilities in the coastal town, is also among the severely hit buildings following Storm Arwen’s fury last night.
As the winds began to quiet down this morning, residents were “sad and heartbroken” to discover the roof of the award-winning attraction almost completely blown off.
Huge metal tiles were filmed flying through the air yesterday as the roof, which once sheltered some of the most unique items of north-east history, was left to nothing more but a bare skeleton.
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