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People battle against high winds and driving rain. An amber alert has been issued with Storm Darragh set to hit the UK. Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

'Very dangerous' 80mph winds to hit Scotland as amber alert issued
The amber alert for ‘potentially damaging’ and ‘dangerous’ winds covers parts of Scotland this Saturday

Strong winds are expected to hit the UK.

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A person runs in the snow at Stirling Castle during Storm Bert late last month. Picture: PA

'Danger to life' warning as alert for heavy winds issued

A jogger makes their way through fog on a frosty morning.

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The Met Office has issued a series of yellow weather warnings for ice. Picture: NationalWorld

Accident alert as ice and wind warnings issued for Scotland

Storm Bert has caused disruption. Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

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Weather warning remains in Scotland

A person rides a bicycle in the snow at Stirling Castle.

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Storm Bert will hit Scotland on Saturday

New amber alert for heavy snow as Storm Bert to sweep in

Storm Bert is causing widespread disruption this week

Police issue 'do not travel' alert as Storm Bert to batter Scotland

A CCTV still issued by Police Scotland of Aleksandr Benga who was last seen around 8.45am on Monday close to the water wheel in the grounds of Lews Castle near Stornoway. Picture: Police Scotland/PA Wire

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A gritter on the Glenshane Pass in the Sperrin Mountains of County Londonderry.

Watch: Weather warnings including amber area where power cuts likely

Fresh yellow weather warnings have been issued for Scotland covering Saturday and Sunday

Scotland to be hit by heavy snow and rain as new warnings declared

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With snow and ice blanketing parts of the UK, here's what the experts say about walking your dog in cold weather,

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ScotRail trains will need to be cancelled due to the fallen tree. Picture: Michael Gillen

Trains cancelled after tree falls on key railway line

Sheffield has woken up to snow this morning.

Watch: Snow coats roads and parks across UK as travel is disrupted

Woman on a smartphone in a snowstorm. Photo: ANATOLII STEPANOV/AFP via Getty Images

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Cars drive on snowy roads in Liverpool.

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Images of this winter's first snow in Scotland as temperatures plunge

Snow has been forecast to fall as early as Sunday afternoon in Scotland. Picture: Getty Images

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A yellow weather warning has been issued for snow and ice to hit much of the Central Belt, including Edinburgh

Snow and black ice to hit Scotland as yellow warning issued

It is "likely to snow" throughout the district next week, the Met Office has shared.

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Day and night-time temperatures will plunge across Scotland

Snow forecast for Scotland as temperatures plunge

Storm Ashley became the first storm of the 2024/25 season to hit Scotland - causing waves to crash against the sea defences in Saltcoats.

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Scotland is braced for stormy weather (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Storm Ashley: Danger to life ‘likely’ and travel warning as gales set to hit

Waves crash over Stonehaven harbour on the east coast of Scotland as Storm Babet hit in October 2023 (Pic: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

Storm Ashley: trains and ferries hit as police issue travel advice

Northern Lights captured in Tromso, Norway. Photo: Matthew Mohan-Hickson

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Streets in Florida were left underwater after Hurricane Milton came ashore on Thursday.

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Temperatures are expected to drop sharply across Scotland due to the affects of Hurricane Kirk

Scotland to be hit by icy blast and snow driven by Hurricane Kirk

The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, above Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh in May.

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Clocks 'fall back' in the autumn

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Temperatures will soar as high as 21C in parts of Scotland this week

Scotland to be hotter than Barcelona as temperatures soar

The Aurora Borealis, also known as the northern lights, could be visible again in the sky in Scotland on Monday night. Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

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The first snowfall of the autumn has been recorded on Cairn Gorm mountain. Picture: Getty Images/Met Office

Scotland records first autumn snowfall amid 'unseasonal' 2C weather

Ben Nevis looms over the wreck of the Golden Harvest fishing boat on the banks of Loch Linnhe near Fort William in the western Scottish Highlands. Temperatures are set to drop to 'unseasonably cold' levels later this week. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Snow forecast as Arctic blast brings 'unseasonably cold' weather

September's full moon is called the Harvest Moon.

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A yellow weather warning is in place for thunderstorms in much of Scotland

Thunderstorm warning as up to 40mm of rain could fall in one hour

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Bathers enjoy the warmer weather at Portobello Beach. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Scotland to enjoy warm wave of 21C weather after record wet summer

Two young dancers wrap up to keep warm at the Oban Games today

Heavy rain and 80mph strong winds to smash Scotland

Yellow weather warnings in place as Scotland to be battered by rain

A car drives through heavy rain in Falkirk. Picture: Michael Gillen

Three yellow weather warnings as 150mm of rain to batter Scotland

Warm sunny temperatures continue in the UK this week Photo: Richard Ponter.

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Thunderstorms predicted as Met Office issue weather warning

People flock to Portobello Beach to take advantage of summer weather

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Ticks are small arachnid parasites that are found in grassy, woodland areas

How tick numbers could explode by double in Scotland

A Met Office map of the rainfall pattern as at 6.30pm on Monday

Flood alerts issued as up to 75mm of heavy rain falls in Scotland

A scenic view of the A83 Rest and Be Thankful

A83 Rest and Be Thankful stays shut over landslide fears after rain

Commuters have been warned to expect flooding on roads

Heavy rain to lash Scotland with yellow weather warning declared

People stroll along Ayr Beach, amid a warmer spell of weather in Scotland. Picture: John Devlin

Scotland finally set for summer 'heatwave' as temperatures to soar

The northern lights fill the sky with green ribbons of electrical charged particles over a barn (Photo by Michael Seamans/Getty Images)

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More rain is set to batter parts of the UK as schools break up for summer holidays

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Reviewer Alison Brinkworth keeping cool in hot weather

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A massive blaze burned for more than a fortnight in the northern region of Greece last year - it was the largest single wildfire to have occurred in the European Union since records began

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A member of the public with a Saltire umbrella walks along Victoria Street in Edinburgh. Picture: PA

Heavy rain to batter Scotland as yellow weather warning announced

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Voters in Scotland can expect frequent heavy showers, cloud, blustery winds and possibly thunder as they head to polling station for the general election

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Voters in Scotland can expect frequent heavy showers, cloud, blustery winds and possibly thunder as they head to polling station for the general election

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The next full moon of 2024 is the Buck Moon.

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A swimmer at Loch Lomond. Scots in some parts of the country can expect temperatures around 24C to 26C - possibly even 27C in the north-east of the country on Monday. Picture: John Devlin

Is the warm weather here to stay in Scotland?

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Frankie Atkinson from Cumbria with his junior champion British Blonde cow in the ring at the 2023 Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

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This week will see the longest day of the year.

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Scotland fans are already gathering in Munich for Scotland's big game against hosts Germany in the opening match of the Euro 2024 on Friday June 14

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