25,000 homes without electricity in western Scotland

Thousands of home have been hit by a powercut across the Highlands and islands.

It is thought up to 25,000 homes and businesses have been affected – with the worst hit in Western Isles, Skye and the west Highlands.

Energy supplier Scottish and Southern Energy said on Twitter it was hoped power would be restored by 3pm

#Powercut affecting the #RoyBridge & #Fortwilliam areas. Engineers are carrying out initial investigations. Further updates to follow.

— hydroPD (@hydroPD) August 14, 2014