SSEN say power cuts could leave Sutherland residents in Helmsdale and Kildonan area without heat and light for up to 16 hours
Over 300 homes in two areas of Sutherland have been hit by power cuts – with some residents set to be without electricity for 16 hours.
With Storm Eowyn yet to hit the north Highlands, engineers from energy giant SSEN have already been busy tackling and outage affecting 185 customers in the Rogart area.
A separate power cut has hit 116 properties in Helmsdale, Portgower and a large area in and around Kildonan.
Engineers are on-site near Rogart with the power cut, reported at 4.50 am today expected to be resolved by 9 am.
They are yet to reach the latter second area affected, with the blackout there reported at 6.12 am today not expected to be dealt with until 10pm tonight.
A spokesman for SSEN said the estimate for a lengthy wait for affected residents in the Helmsdale area was down to safety concerns with high winds set to hit the area.
