Flooding is causing serious disruption across parts of Scotland as heavy rain and melting snow continue to raise water levels. Several roads have been closed, travel remains difficult, and officials are urging people to stay alert.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued 15 flood warnings and 12 flood alerts across the country. The risk of flooding remains high due to persistent rainfall combined with snow thawing in higher areas.
Alongside this, the Met Office has issued a yellow warning for ice covering much of mainland Scotland north of Perth. The warning is in effect from Monday evening until Tuesday morning. Drivers have been advised to take extra care as temperatures are expected to fall below freezing overnight, increasing the risk of icy roads.
Earlier warnings for heavy rain in parts of north west Scotland remained active until late morning, while a separate wind warning expired earlier in the day.
Landslides and Flooding Shut Key Roads
In Argyll and Bute, the A815 near Lochgoilhead has been closed in both directions following a landslide close to the Rest and Be Thankful junction. Diversions are in place using the B839 and B828, and motorists have been advised to avoid the area if possible.
In Aberdeenshire, flooding forced the closure of the A92 for several hours. The A9 at Blair Atholl in Perth and Kinross was also closed after water built up on the road surface.
Schools and Communities Affected
The flooding follows a week of harsh winter weather across northern Scotland. Hundreds of schools were closed during the first week of the new term due to snow and ice.
Aberdeenshire Council declared a major incident last week but confirmed on Sunday evening that the situation had been downgraded. Despite this, around a dozen schools in Aberdeenshire remain closed. Schools in Aberdeen and Highland council areas have now reopened.
Local authorities continue to warn residents to stay cautious, particularly when travelling.
Officials Warn Flood Risk Is Ongoing
Sepa flood duty manager David Morgan said continued rainfall combined with melting snow is increasing the risk of flooding across large areas of Scotland. He said the highest risk remains in Dumfries and Galloway, as well as western and northern parts of the country.
Bin Collections Resume as Damage Appears
In Aberdeen, the milder weather has allowed bin collections to restart after weeks of delays. Many bins across the north east had not been emptied since before Christmas.
The thaw has also exposed damage to road surfaces. Several large potholes have appeared on the Bridge of Dee, which was resurfaced in 2024. The council has asked residents to report potholes through its website so repair work can be planned.
Government Urges Public to Stay Alert
The Scottish Government Resilience Room met for the seventh day in a row on Sunday to coordinate the response to the extreme weather. Government officials and partner agencies discussed ongoing risks and recovery efforts.
Justice Secretary Angela Constance, who chaired the meeting alongside First Minister John Swinney, urged people to remain vigilant as conditions begin to improve. She advised the public to regularly check weather forecasts, flood alerts, and travel advice in the days ahead.
