Man dies after being struck by falling tree during Storm Boelo

A man has died after being hit by a falling tree as Storm Boelo swept across Scotland.

The 60-year-old was injured on a minor road at Mid Kelton near Castle Douglas around 10.30am on Sunday.
He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We were made aware of a 60-year-old man having been struck by a falling tree on a minor road at Mid Kelton near Castle Douglas around 10.30am on Sunday, 25 October, 2026.

“The man was pronounced dead at the scene.

“There are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.”