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In pictures: Storm Babet strikes across Scotland

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A huge wave hits Macduff in Aberdeenshire during Storm Babet.

Storm Babet has been moving across Scotland bringing high winds, heavy rain and flooding.

The north east of the country has been particularly badly affected with a rate Met Office red warning put in place.

It has produced dramatic scenes in numerous locations - mainly along the east coast.

Here is a selection of images from different parts of the country as the storm made its way across Scotland on Thursday and Friday.

PA Media BrechinPA Media
The flooding situation has been particularly serious in Brechin.
MOnika Focht/BBC Weather Watchers PennanMOnika Focht/BBC Weather Watchers
Pennan in Aberdeenshire was another location affected by the storm.
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Rescue services have been stretched coping with the impact of flooding.
Wild Freckle/BBC Weather Watchers CullenWild Freckle/BBC Weather Watchers
Cullen in Moray is another spot where the winds have been strong.
BBC DundeeBBC
Houses and cars were flooded as the Dighty Burn in Dundee overflowed.
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Storm Babet produced this striking image in Stonehaven.
Colin Conti/BBC Weather Watchers HopemanColin Conti/BBC Weather Watchers
More huge waves at Hopeman in Moray.
DaisyIsland/BBC Weather Watchers NOrth BerwickDaisyIsland/BBC Weather Watchers
Some significant spray on the old pier at North Berwick.

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