The owners of Arran's Balmichael Glamping site have been left devastated after Storm Isha caused massive damage to the island holiday destination.

But Tom and Emma Jessop have vowed to roll up their sleeves and "move forward" to get the site up and running again before the holiday season.

The couple, who arrived on the island in 2019, woke up to find glamping pods and accommodation wrecked by the force of the storm.

Their poor alpacas also received a thorough soaking.

And they shot this video of the site in the wake of Isha's path of destruction.

 

The couple said on Facebook on Monday: "Absolute devastation from last night's storm.

"We were completely battered and woke up to this. Our hearts sank but nothing we can do other than roll up our sleeves and move forward, as difficult as it is.

"We did manage to get tents as watertight as possible (shout out to our neighbour who helped). Other damage has occurred but fixable with hard work.

"There is a lot of replacing to do, some made-to-order supplies will take weeks so damage limitation is the current goal."

Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald: Tom and Emma

They added: "We are without internet, along with many others, as the stormy weather continued all day.

"Another storm is due tonight so let's hope we hang tight!

"Poor alpacas got a soaking in their barn too and all bedding needed lifted but it only takes food to cheer them up.

"I'm sure some chocolate and a warm bath will fix us tonight."