Scotland braced for more flooding as heavy rain expected

A flood warning on the M9 near Stirling in Scotland as more flooding is expected. Credit: PA

Residents in Scotland have been warned to prepare for more flooding as heavy rain is due in parts of the region on Monday.

The Met Office has issued an amber "be prepared" warning for Aberdeenshire, Moray, Angus, Perth and Stirling and other areas.

An amber warning has been issued by the Met Office for parts of Scotland Credit: Met Office

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has also issued more than 30 flood warnings and four flood alerts for Scotland.

On Sunday, Scotland's Deputy First Minister defended budget cuts to the agency responsible for flood warnings, saying the government was committed to doing all it could to help those affected by flooding.

John Swinney told Sky News Murnaghan programme: "Flooding and the implications of flooding are very serious for individuals and the Government is committed to doing all that we can to support communities in withstanding these challenges."

The A93 North of Braemar has been closed after the Invercauld Bridge became unsafe. Credit: PA

The intense flooding in Aberdeenshire has left an historic castle close to the Queen's residence at Balmoral on the brink of collapse into a swollen river.

Abergeldie Castle is reported to be on the brink of collapse.

The owner of Abergeldie Castle was forced to evacuate the 16th century A-listed tower house on Sunday after the River Dee swept away about 60ft (18m) of land behind the property, leaving it only a few feet from the water.

It is understood that Baron Abergeldie, 76-year-old John Gordon, and his wife decided to leave their 450-year-old home when a wall in the garden was ripped away by the torrent.