In pictures: Flooding hits Scottish Borders
Torrential rain and rising river levels brought severe flooding to the south of Scotland yesterday, and Scotsman photographer Ian Rutherford was in Hawick to capture the conditions.
Youngsters in Hawick watch from the Victoria Bridge as the River Teviot rips through the town in full spate. The river rose 8ft in 24 hours and burst its banks in the town
The Hawick YM rugby ground under water.
The River Teviot close to bursting its banks. Several rivers across the Borders rose to dangerous levels yesterday and overnight.
Students have trouble with their brollies in the high winds and rain.
Sergio's Diner restuarant still open for business as the River Teviot flows past.
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Weather for Edinburgh
Sunday 12 February 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 2 C to 8 C
Wind Speed: 8 mph
Wind direction: West
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Cloudy
Temperature: 3 C to 9 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: West
