BRIDGES are closing across Scotland as Storm Amy moves across Scotland.
Storm Amy is expected to cause more issues for Scots on Saturday following travel disruption, power cuts and floods.
The north of Scotland will face a new amber warning for “damaging” winds with gusts of more than 90mph in some areas.
Most of Scotland, apart from the east coast, will be covered by a yellow warning for rain while a yellow wind alert will be in place across the UK.
LIVE: Storm Amy brings travel disruption with winds of 80mph
Further travel disruption is likely to follow after several flights, rail and ferry services were cancelled.
A building collapsed in Glasgow on Friday, falling onto a car, and leading to road closures in the city centre.
Power cuts were also reported in the Highlands and a number of islands – the areas facing some of the worst weather.
Gusts are estimated by the Met Office to reach 60-80 mph.
When winds reach 45mph, double-decker buses are prohibited from crossing most bridges in Scotland.
At 60mph, all vehicles except cars and single-decker buses are banned. However, when winds exceed 80mph, bridges are closed to all vehicles.
Current closures:
- Dornoch Bridge - No high vehicles
- Erskine Bridge - No high vehicles
- Forth Road Bridge - Closed to all vehicles
- Kessock Bridge - No high vehicles
- Skye Bridge - No high vehicles
- Tay Road Bridge - No high vehicles
Bridges experiencing high winds:
- Clackmananshire Bridge
- Queensferry Crosssing
- Friarton Bridge
- Kincardine Bridge
The Tay Road Bridge reopened early on Saturday with a 30mph speed restriction.
CalMac Ferries said it expected many services to be disrupted on Saturday, with many routes cancelled, and into Sunday.
The Scottish Government urged people to delay travel if they can and to check ahead if heading out.
