Government To Support Flood Victims

The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has thanked the agencies and services who have responded to Scotland's worst flooding in 50 years.

Parts of Dumfries and Peebles have been left badly damaged by the aftermath of Storm Frank.

Much of Aberdeenshire is also still underwater.

The Scottish Government has pledged to provide "every support it can" to help victims of the country's worst flooding in 50 years.

Deputy First Minister John Swinney said: "Various parts of Scotland are experiencing emergency situations caused by the flooding after Storm Frank.

"This Government is committed to helping communities get back on their feet as quickly as possible. I have today agreed to activate the Bellwin scheme which provides support to local authorities to assist with immediate and unforeseen costs of dealing with the latest flood damage.

"I would encourage everyone to monitor SEPA’s Floodline website for the latest flood information and to sign up to receive Floodline warnings direct to their phone."