In pictures: Storm Babet strikes across Scotland

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Image caption, 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.

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Image caption, The flooding situation has been particularly serious in Brechin.

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Image caption, Pennan in Aberdeenshire was another location affected by the storm.

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Image caption, Rescue services have been stretched coping with the impact of flooding.

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Image caption, Cullen in Moray is another spot where the winds have been strong.
Image caption, Houses and cars were flooded as the Dighty Burn in Dundee overflowed.

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Image caption, Storm Babet produced this striking image in Stonehaven.

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Image caption, More huge waves at Hopeman in Moray.

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Image caption, Some significant spray on the old pier at North Berwick.

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