Train and ferry services have been cancelled and police have warned against unnecessary road journeys as Storm Boelo brings heavy rain and strong winds to Scotland.

An amber Met Office weather warning, external came into effect at 21:00 on Saturday, covering the mainland and Western Isles until 21:00 on Sunday.

Gusts of up to 80mph are forecast as the second named storm in two days hits the country.

Forecasters say the strong winds could result in injury, flying debris, power cuts and damage to trees and buildings.

Dozens of flood warnings and alerts, external were in place across the country and flooding also closed a number of roads, including the A78 Inverkip Road in Greenock; the A77 at Lendalfoot in Ayrshire; and several in Dumfries and Galloway.

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Although the 24-hour amber warning is not unprecedented, it is unusual because of the length of time it will be in place over such a wide geographical area.

On Friday the forecast triggered a meeting of the Scottish government's resilience room which ensures the country is prepared for severe weather events.

The amber warning takes effect from 21:00 on Saturday

Wind gusts of 76mph on South Uist, 74mph in Inverbervie and 68mph in Tiree have already been recorded.

The strongest winds will initially affect western Scotland and the far north of Northern Ireland on Saturday evening and then spread eastwards overnight and through Sunday.

This will be accompanied by periods of heavy rain and frequent showers.

Forecasters warned that flying debris could cause injuries and danger to life, with a good chance of power cuts and an impact on phone coverage.

A number of power cuts in the Glasgow and Edinburgh areas have already been reported to SP Energy Networks.

The Met Office also warned of damage to trees and buildings, bridge closures and transport disruption.

The Erskine Bridge was closed to high sided vehicles on Saturday evening.

Winds will gradually ease from the west through Sunday.

Some train services will be cancelled during Storm Boelo

Services on the Borders line have been suspended due to subsidence.

Network Rail has confirmed that a number of routes will close as a precaution, while speed restrictions will be introduced across much of Scotland's railways.

Glasgow Central – Ayr will close between Kilwinning and Ayr from 21:00 on Saturday. After 21:00, a half hourly shuttle service will operate between Glasgow Central and Kilwinning in both directions;

From 21:00, services between Kilmarnock and Stranraer and between Ayr and Girvan will be suspended;

Glasgow Queen Street – Oban / Mallaig will close between Fort William and Mallaig and between Crianlarich and Oban from about 22:00 on Saturday;

Inverness – Kyle of Lochalsh will close between Kyle of Lochalsh and Achnashellach from the start of service on Sunday;

Inverness – Wick / Thurso will close between Helmsdale and Wick / Thurso from the start of service on Sunday.

Passengers are advised to expect significant disruption and longer journeys, and are should check services before they travel.

Supt Andy Barclay, deputy head of road policing for Police Scotland, warned drivers that conditions may be hazardous and urged them to consider whether journeys were "really necessary" over the weekend.

Stopping distances can be at least double on wet roads compared to dry conditions, and spray can reduce driver visibility

HGV and bus drivers should drive with extreme caution and be aware you may be asked to park at a suitable position by the police

If you need to travel, please drive to the conditions and allow extra time for your journey

Stay tuned to media outlets for further updates and consult the Traffic Scotland website and social media channels for information relating to affected roads

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) said weather conditions posed a safety risk in coastal areas and advised "extreme caution" if people were near the shoreline, especially along exposed cliffs, seafronts and piers.

The charity's water safety lead, Michael Avril, urged people to keep a safe distance from the water as conditions "could knock you off your feet or wash you into the sea".

All of CalMac's 30 ferry services, external on the west coast of Scotland have been cancelled for the rest of the weekend because of the storm.

Some routes could face disruption until Monday and cancellation at short notice, the ferry operator said.

Passengers on NorthLink Ferries are advised that there is the "possibility of disruption" to services from Saturday to Thursday because of the weather, external.

Paisley's popular Halloween festival which was taking place this weekend has been cancelled. It included a parade, street theatre and outdoor light installations.

Renfrewshire Council said that while Friday's event had gone ahead as planned, it was "really sorry" that Saturday's events had been cancelled because of the severe weather forecast.

The Enchanted Forest event at Pitlochry on Saturday was cancelled and organisers said it was possible Sunday's event may also be cancelled.

A Halloween family fun day at Dean Park Castle and Country Park in Kilmarnock, scheduled for Sunday, has been postponed due to the weather warning.

Some other events may be postponed during the stormy conditions. Friday's Scottish Cup tie between Penicuik Athletic and Clyde was among the first to be delayed because of heavy rain.

Edinburgh City Council has said Princes Street Gardens, Lauriston Castle grounds, and Saughton Winter Gardens will be closed On Saturday evening and on Sunday.

Historic Environment Scotland advised that they have closed many of their properties across the country, external, including castles at Edinburgh, Stirling, Aberdour and Caerlaverock, and other landmarks such as Skara Brae in Orkney and Inchmahome Priory in Port of Monteith.

The National Trust for Scotland said some of the locations it manages will be closed because of the "adverse weather" and visitors should check social media channels for the properties before travelling.

Western Isles Council said events including church services should be aware of strong winds throughout Sunday and advised they "plan accordingly".

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