Authorities in Scotland have canceled trains and closed parks as a rare summer storm brings destructive winds to northern Britain

Ross Moran, Network Rail Scotland’s route director, said: “Storm Floris has caused significant disruption to Scotland’s railway, with wind speeds of up to 90mph, unprecedented for a summer storm. “Our teams have been working tirelessly to keep services moving where possible and to clear fallen trees and debris from the tracks.

Storm Floris will bring a spell of unusually windy weather for the time of year across the northern half of the UK on Monday. "The highest winds are expected across Scotland between late morning and early evening.