Hi Geoff,
We have friends from Stornaway, they take these gales/storms in their stride. They are well prepared, with the candles/matches and other items to pass the time, if and when the power goes off.
A hardy breed up there. I personally have been on Skye when the gales have been doing their bit. Just going upstairs in a cottage and listening to the slates rattling is interesting to say the least!!!
Iain.