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| Residents living under the threat of a major landslide in Stonehaven have been advised to evacuate their homes as a "matter of urgency". | |
| Aberdeenshire Council issued the warning after a series of slips in the early hours at the Bervie Braes. | |
| There are reports that at least one property at the landward end of the cliffs has been badly damaged after mud and trees crashed through its roof. | There are reports that at least one property at the landward end of the cliffs has been badly damaged after mud and trees crashed through its roof. |
| Residents seeking advice should contact a helpline on 0845 608 1206. | Residents seeking advice should contact a helpline on 0845 608 1206. |
| The local authority has urged people living in the affected area to seek alternative accommodation. | |
| The council said it was ready to assist and has asked all residents to register at St Bridget's Hall. | |
| The recommendation to evacuate has not been taken lightly, but we strongly advise residents to head to find alternative accommodation while the risk of further slippages remains high Colin MackenzieAberdeenshire Council | |
| Earlier this week, Aberdeenshire Council wrote to more than 60 residents warning them they may have to leave their homes amid concerns of a landslide. | Earlier this week, Aberdeenshire Council wrote to more than 60 residents warning them they may have to leave their homes amid concerns of a landslide. |
| The council has been monitoring slope movements at the spot for more than 15 years and some measures to improve drainage have been taken. | |
| Soil nailing | |
| However, the authority's chief executive Colin Mackenzie said: "We are very concerned about the risk of further slippages at the Bervie Braes and clearly we can't leave anything to chance. | |
| "It is very important that residents register at the St Bridget's Hall, even if they have arranged alternative accommodation, so that we can ensure everybody is accounted for." | |
| Director of transportation and infrastructure Iain Gabriel said: "We have engineers on site to closely monitor any developments as they happen and are linking in with our partner agencies. | |
| "The recommendation to evacuate has not been taken lightly, but we strongly advise residents to head to find alternative accommodation while the risk of further slippages remains high." | |
| The latest landslips come after a very wet October and recent heavy snow. | |
| Finance Secretary John Swinney met local councillors last week when it was agreed that Transport Scotland engineers would assist the local authority in assessing the conditions at Bervie Braes and how best they can be stabilised. | |
| Mr Swinney is considering a £5.7m request for funding to pay for the soil nailing of the upper and lower slopes. |