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Strong wind and rain warning for parts of Scotland	Strong wind and rain warning for parts of Scotland
2012-09-25 09:35:04 UTC	2012-09-25 10:10:03 UTC (35 minutes later)
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Heavy rain and severe winds have caused travel problems and flood alerts across parts of Scotland.	Heavy rain and severe winds have caused travel problems and flood alerts across parts of Scotland.
Gusts up to 70mph brought down trees from the south of Scotland to the north east. There have been no injuries.	Gusts up to 70mph brought down trees from the south of Scotland to the north east. There have been no injuries.
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.
The Met Office said further heavy and persistent rain was likely in places during Tuesday.	The Met Office said further heavy and persistent rain was likely in places during Tuesday.
Flood warnings are in place for Haddington in East Lothian and several parts of the Scottish Borders. A further nine flood alerts have been issued for the east and south of Scotland.	Flood warnings are in place for Haddington in East Lothian and several parts of the Scottish Borders. A further nine flood alerts have been issued for the east and south of Scotland.
No trains had been running between Edinburgh and Newcastle but National Rail Enquiries said the line has reopened, with major delays as services return 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 return to normal.
In Edinburgh a tree landed on the side of a house in Redford Road at about 07:30. No-one was injured. A tree also fell on overhead lines in Harlaw Road in Balerno earlier. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is closed due to the high winds.	In Edinburgh a tree landed on the side of a house in Redford Road at about 07:30. No-one was injured. A tree also fell on overhead lines in Harlaw Road in Balerno earlier. The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is closed due to the high winds. Two trees have been blown over in the wind.
St Andrew's Primary in Gorebridge, Midlothian is closed due to power cuts. About 1,400 pupils have been sent home from Portobello High School following weather damage. Edinburgh Council said it did not know how long the building would remain closed.	St Andrew's Primary in Gorebridge, Midlothian is closed due to power cuts. In East Lothian Yester Primary in Gifford and Dunbar Primary School are also closed due to power cuts. About 1,400 pupils have been sent home from Portobello High School following weather damage. Edinburgh Council said it did not know how long the building would remain closed.
Winds gusting up to 60mph overnight caused problems for Scottish Hydro. A spokesman said there were currently about 600 customers in Tayside and 450 in the Aberdeen area without power. Engineers expect to restore supplies within the next two to three hours.	Winds gusting up to 60mph overnight caused problems for Scottish Hydro. A spokesman said there were currently about 600 customers in Tayside and 450 in the Aberdeen area without power. Engineers expect to restore supplies within the next two to three hours.
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.
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.
A Tayside Police spokesman said: "Anyone who is travelling should allow plenty of time for their journey, reduce their speed and drive according to the conditions."	A Tayside Police spokesman said: "Anyone who is travelling should allow plenty of time for their journey, reduce their speed and drive according to the conditions."
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.
In the Borders at least one road crash was reported, on the A6809 at Duke's Dyke near Kelso, where a tree was down.	In the Borders at least one road crash was reported, on the A6809 at Duke's Dyke near Kelso, where a tree was down.
Other roads affected by fallen trees included the A6112 Duns to Swinton road at the bridge over the Blackadder Water, the A6397 at or near Earlston and the A702 at Carlops.	Other roads affected by fallen trees included the A6112 Duns to Swinton road at the bridge over the Blackadder Water, the A6397 at or near Earlston and the A702 at Carlops.
A lot of standing water was also reported on the A68 between Jedburgh and Newtown St Boswells.	A lot of standing water was also reported on the A68 between Jedburgh and Newtown St Boswells.

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