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Scotland has been battered with wind gusts reaching 100mph, causing disruption and damage across the country.

The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for strong winds up to 100 mph affecting most of central and southern Scotland from 10.00am until 5pm on Friday. The dangerous conditions could lead to significant disruption. Police Scotland have advised the public not to travel in, or to, the areas affected by the red warning during the period of the weather.

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