PROPERTY damage running into hundreds of thousands is being checked by insurers after the worst September storm for decades brought down trees, caused flooding and cut power.
More than 40mm of rain fell in just 36 hours, flooding homes and businesses in Haddington, East Lothian, and warnings remained in place for a second wave of floods in the Borders.
Nearly 400 homes were flooded in England, with the north-east being the worst hit.
Aberdeen was awash with sand-filled foam, and one tree hit a bus as 70mph winds battered the east of the country.
Aberdeen City Council said it could take up to a year to repair the damage caused in the area.
Nick Starling, ABI director of general insurance, which is costing the damage, said: "Insurers expect bad weather to strike at any time and will be pulling out all the stops to help customers hit by bad weather."
The weather, which forced the cancellation of the Oban to Lochboisdale ferry on South Uist, led to an impromptu display by some of the world's leading kitesurfers.
American kitesurfers Patrick Rebstock and James Ropner along with Pete Whiteley, five times British senior champion, were among those who showed their skills.
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