Weather forecasters have issued a danger to life warning with 80mph winds expected to batter Scotland for two days.
The strong gusts will hit much of the country on Monday afternoon and will continue into Tuesday the Met Office has warned.
A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued for both Glasgow and Edinburgh, in addition to much of the Highlands and islands.
The Met Office said: "A spell of strong winds is likely to cross Scotland between Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning, potentially bringing travel disruption.
The Met Office has included a 'danger to life' warning.
The warning reads: "There is a small chance of injuries and danger to life from flying debris."
They are also advising that buildings could be damaged as a result of the gale-force winds.
The severe weather could bring disruption to transport - some bridges could be closed while public transport services could be affected by cancellations.
A Traffic Scotland spokesperson said: "A spell of very strong winds will affect much of Scotland from Monday afternoon into Tuesday morning.
"The strongest winds will likely be across exposed parts of the northwest on Monday afternoon and evening where gusts of 55-65 mph are widely expected, with the potential for 70-80 mph gusts in more exposed parts such as the Hebrides.
"Later Monday and into early Tuesday the swathe of stronger winds will transfer southeastwards, with winds easing across the northwest during this time.
"Gusts in the 55-65 mph range remain possible up to the point when the stronger swathe finally clears the southeast of Scotland on Tuesday morning."
