STORM Darragh has brought travel disruption across Scotland, with wind and rain battering much of the country.
The train line between Ayr and Girvan was shut after a large tree fell onto the tracks, while snow gates were closed on roads in the north-east of Scotland.
An amber wind warning is in place for parts of Dumfries and Galloway and South Ayrshire until 9pm on Saturday.
Heavy wind and rain are also expected along the east coast of Scotland into Saturday night.
The storm has also affected other parts of the UK and Ireland, with a rare red warning for wind in Wales and south-west England in place.
The Energy Networks Association reported 86,000 homes in England, Scotland and Wales were without power.
Scotrail said services on the line between Girvan and Ayr were disrupted by the tree on the tracks, with Network Rail sending a chainsaw team to the site.
There have been snow gate closures on the A93 and A939 roads, while the southbound A1 was restricted at Eyemouth due to a fallen tree.
CalMac also warned of possible disruptions to ferry sailings on the west coast.
Met Office presenter Clare Nasir told the BBC’s Good Morning Scotland programme that winds on the east coast could peak at around 60mph on Saturday evening.
She said: “It will make for some very nasty conditions this afternoon.
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Chief Superintendent Hilary Sloan, head of Road Policing, said: “Drivers of vehicles vulnerable to being blown over should plan their route to avoid exposed areas, or consider delaying your journey until conditions improve.
“Plan ahead and keep updated by checking the Met Office and Traffic Scotland websites and social media.”
