Scottish Highlands Hit by Blackout | Glasgow News

Two hundred and eighteen homes in Evanton, Easter Ross, plunged into darkness after a major power outage hit Sunday noon—blamed on a fault in the electricity network, though reports later pointed to both overhead and underground lines. With engineers rushing to restore power by 5 PM, residents faced no heat, no lights, and no way to charge devices—a stark reminder of how dependent we are on the grid. SSEN assured swift action, but the blackout underscores the need for simple backups like candles and power banks when the lights go out. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e39f9d4465d64d4e