Storm Boelo in Scotland LIVE: Day two of extreme weather and high winds across the country

It’s day two of Storm Boelo battering Scotland as delays and disruption are expected. Follow along for all updates with our live blog.

Scotland has been hit by extreme weather this weekend, starting with heavy rain, and ending in high winds.

A yellow weather warning was issued for heavy rain. Saturday saw Storm Boelo arrive bringing extreme high winds.

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The Met Office issued an amber weather alert for Saturday and Sunday covering the whole of Scotland, with the exception of Shetland.

A statement on the Met Office’s website confirms: “Very strong westerly winds associated with Storm Boelo are expected to bring fairly widespread gusts of 60 to 70 mph and gusts to 80 mph in exposed coastal areas.

“The strongest winds will initially affect western Scotland on Saturday evening, spreading eastwards overnight and through Sunday.

“High winds will be accompanied by periods of heavy rain and frequent showers.”

Keep up to date with all weather news from across Scotland by following The Scotsman’s live blog.