Flood warnings issued as downpours hit Scotland

Weather warnings are being issued as huge flooding is expected to hit Scotland.

An amber warning has been given in areas, with the Met Offfice saying floodwater is likely to cause a 'danger to life.'

Up to 100mm is expected to fall in an 18-hour period overnight from 9pm tonight in Southern and Western Scotland.

The Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) have also issued a warning saying overnight rain is likely to lead to to river & surface water flooding.

Footage has emerged on social media of flooded streets as heavy rain continues across the country.

@Paul4Jags posted on Twitter earlier: "If you are trying to avoid the Expressway in Glasgow to get home, try to avoid Great Western Road too as several cars stuck in the usual floods at Gtartnavel."

The GlasGLOW festival had to be called off earlier at short notice as the entrance to the Botanic Gardens was blocked due to the heavy flooding.

Organisers say ticket holders will receive a full refund.

A statement on their Facebook page said: "In the last 45 minutes the drain at the entrance to the botanic gardens has been overwhelmed and half a foot of water is blocking the entrance and road.

"The council have been alerted but unfortunately the entrance will be inaccessible to allow us to open safely. Inside the gardens, the show is fine and ready to go, the problem unfortunately is on the roads and out with our control.

"We’re so sorry for the short notice however this situation has just arisen. If you’re a ticket holder for this evening a full refund will be processed and an email is on its way.

"The irony of planning a show all about climate change whilst we face our own intense local flooding is not lost on us.

"We are so gutted and apologise for the short notice."

Sandbags are being distributed in Hawick, Newcastleton and Bonchester Bridge -

Some areas of the Bowmont Valley and the Ettrick Valley have already suffered flooding following heavy showers.