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You could purchase a storm strap and use it for extra security in high winds. I believe they are much stronger than using extra guy which ropes but there's nothing wrong in using both for that extra peace of mind.

Michael (below) has the strap I was reffering to otherwise known as a tie down kit. He's also provided a website for you to identify the item.

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I used to see things optimisically, now I see them misty optically.

alway fit one of these full time,saves getting up at three in the morning.

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/redirect.asp?redir=http://www.towsure.com/product/894-Awning_Tie_Down_Kit

£5.79 £6.95 inc VAT

Awning Tie Down Kit A165 * Heavy Duty Strap * 2 Heavy Duty Steel Pegs * Steel String & Buckles * To suit awnings up to 6 metres

When I was in the Outer Hebrides, quite a few years ago, nobody had awnings.  They did have ropes over the caravan itself, with big wooden stakes driven into the ground.

The weather while we were there was delightful, but apparently this was an exception.

Jim

We have a Bradcot awning, we always use storm straps but put them inside the awning as per manufacturers instructions.  We just stake in both front corners and front middle.  This way, no damage to canvas and no wind noise of straps flapping about. 

Regards Janette

We keep a storm strap in the van, and use it if high wind is indicated.  I carry a pack of pound shop bath sponges which I use between the strap and the canvas, over the poles.  They are also useful to stop crockery etc. banging about when travelling.

Brian

In 2008 we did 27 nights in the Outer Hebrides with our pop top caravan.

I do not remember seeing any caravans with awnings and the only tents we saw were all tunnel type tents.

During the entire holiday we only had two hours of rain and both occasions were during the night. However when the wind blows by gawd it blows and twice we had to drop the pop top and sleep through gales that were rocking the van despite the fact that we were in sheltered locations.

I would not even consider taking an awning to a place like the Hebrides.
A dining shelter type thing perhaps, something that could be taken down quickly, but nothing other than that.

I do think an awning would be very lucky to survive a trip to the Outer Hebrides.

It just isn't like other places at all.  Leave the awning at home.

Jim