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Heavy rain and severe winds have caused power cuts and travel problems and swept sand-filled foam into parts of Scotland.	Heavy rain and severe winds have caused power cuts and travel problems and swept sand-filled foam into parts of Scotland.
About 2,000 households were without power after gusts up to 70mph hit the country overnight. There has been damage to property but no injuries.	About 2,000 households were without power after gusts up to 70mph hit the country overnight. There has been damage to property but no injuries.
Ferry services have been considerably disrupted and falling trees have caused some problems on roads and railways.	Ferry services have been considerably disrupted and falling trees have caused some problems on roads and railways.
The Met Office said further heavy rain was likely in places during Tuesday.	The Met Office said further heavy rain was likely in places during Tuesday.
The Scottish Environment Protection Service has 10 flood warnings and six flood alerts across Scotland.	The Scottish Environment Protection Service has 10 flood warnings and six flood alerts across Scotland.
Earlier, Transport Minister Keith Brown chaired a meeting of the Scottish government's resilience team, which heard from transport and environment agencies.	Earlier, Transport Minister Keith Brown chaired a meeting of the Scottish government's resilience team, which heard from transport and environment agencies.
Mr Brown said: "No-one is being complacent and whilst the weather alerts remain in place, the focused response will continue."	Mr Brown said: "No-one is being complacent and whilst the weather alerts remain in place, the focused response will continue."
The minister was told that power companies were trying to reconnect supplies as quickly as possible.	The minister was told that power companies were trying to reconnect supplies as quickly as possible.
A Scottish Hydro spokesman said there were currently about 600 customers in Tayside and 450 in the Aberdeen area without power.	A Scottish Hydro spokesman said there were currently about 600 customers in Tayside and 450 in the Aberdeen area without power.
Midlothian Council said there were also about 160 homes in Gorebridge without power.	Midlothian Council said there were also about 160 homes in Gorebridge without power.
No trains had been running between Edinburgh and Newcastle but National Rail Enquiries said the line has reopened, with major delays as services returned to normal.	No trains had been running between Edinburgh and Newcastle but National Rail Enquiries said the line has reopened, with major delays as services returned to normal.
A train travelling south from Aberdeen to Edinburgh suffered minor damage when it hit some fallen branches and a bus was hit in Aberdeen.	A train travelling south from Aberdeen to Edinburgh suffered minor damage when it hit some fallen branches and a bus was hit in Aberdeen.
In Edinburgh a tree landed on the side of a house in Redford Road at about 07:30. No-one was injured. High winds has also forced the closure of the Royal Botanic Garden in the capital.	In Edinburgh a tree landed on the side of a house in Redford Road at about 07:30. No-one was injured. High winds has also forced the closure of the Royal Botanic Garden in the capital.
About 1,400 pupils were sent home from Portobello High School because of weather damage. Edinburgh Council said it did not know how long the building would remain closed.	About 1,400 pupils were sent home from Portobello High School because of weather damage. Edinburgh Council said it did not know how long the building would remain closed.
St Andrew's Primary in Gorebridge, Midlothian, is also closed due to power cuts, as are Yester Primary in Gifford and Dunbar Primary School.	St Andrew's Primary in Gorebridge, Midlothian, is also closed due to power cuts, as are Yester Primary in Gifford and Dunbar Primary School.
Meanwhile, the A766 remains closed in both directions between the A702 and the Silverburn junction because of subsidence	Meanwhile, the A766 remains closed in both directions between the A702 and the Silverburn junction because of subsidence
Traffic is being diverted along Hopelands Road.	Traffic is being diverted along Hopelands Road.
Aberdeen City Council said trees were down across the city, and the tree squad was working flat out. A bus was struck in Union Terrace but there were no injuries.	Aberdeen City Council said trees were down across the city, and the tree squad was working flat out. A bus was struck in Union Terrace but there were no injuries.
Ordiquhill School in Aberdeenshire was closed and part of the gym hall roof at Peterhead Academy has come down in the storm but the school is open for now.	Ordiquhill School in Aberdeenshire was closed and part of the gym hall roof at Peterhead Academy has come down in the storm but the school is open for now.
Huge quantities of foam blown in from the sea covered cars, buildings and a park beside Aberdeen beach at the Footdee area.	Huge quantities of foam blown in from the sea covered cars, buildings and a park beside Aberdeen beach at the Footdee area.
Scottish Borders Council activated its emergency response team after warnings of extremely heavy rain, while Tayside Police warned of an increased risk of surface water on many routes and possible river flooding.	Scottish Borders Council activated its emergency response team after warnings of extremely heavy rain, while Tayside Police warned of an increased risk of surface water on many routes and possible river flooding.
Part of a building roof has come down blocking Bridge Street at Peterhead harbour and Grampian Police said minor roads across the region have been blocked by trees.	Part of a building roof has come down blocking Bridge Street at Peterhead harbour and Grampian Police said minor roads across the region have been blocked by trees.
High winds have seen restrictions on some of Scotland's bridges, while fallen trees are affecting some minor routes and ferry crossings.	High winds have seen restrictions on some of Scotland's bridges, while fallen trees are affecting some minor routes and ferry crossings.
Historic Scotland has shut several of its sites across the country including: Fort George, Craigmillar Castle, Loch Leven castle, Inchcolm Abbey, Tantallon Castle, Seton Collegiate Church, Tolquhon Castle, Kisimul Castle, Spynie Palace, Elgin Cathedral and Inchmahone Priory.	Historic Scotland has shut several of its sites across the country including: Fort George, Craigmillar Castle, Loch Leven castle, Inchcolm Abbey, Tantallon Castle, Seton Collegiate Church, Tolquhon Castle, Kisimul Castle, Spynie Palace, Elgin Cathedral and Inchmahone Priory.
The National Trust for Scotland has closed: Brodie Castle, Newhailes, Pitmedden, Preston Mill, Fyffie castle, Haddo House, Castle Fraser, Leith Hall Gardens, Crathes Castle, Craigevar Castle, Drum Castle and Crarae Gardens.	The National Trust for Scotland has closed: Brodie Castle, Newhailes, Pitmedden, Preston Mill, Fyffie castle, Haddo House, Castle Fraser, Leith Hall Gardens, Crathes Castle, Craigevar Castle, Drum Castle and Crarae Gardens.

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