Flood warnings remain in place across Scotland today after heavy rain from Storm Frank battered the country.
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) issued a ”severe flooding – danger to life” warning for Whitesands in Dumfries and Galloway and for the River Tweed in Peebles in the Borders.
Throughout Scotland there are around 70 flood warnings and 12 flood alerts in place.
People in Anderson Road, Deebank Road and Albert Road in Ballater were evacuated and a rest centre was set up at the Victoria Barracks.
Deputy First Minister John Swinney will visit the flood hit town today.
These brutal images show the devastation caused by the freak weather anomaly.
Debris left over after the flooding
The aftermath of Storm Frank is revealed as residents of Ballater begin the clear up on New Years Eve
Debris left over after the flooding
Debris left over after the flooding
Debris left over after the flooding
Debris left over after the flooding
Cars and bins swept away
Debris litter the roads of the Royal rural town
Cars were submerged after the Dee burst its banks
Thursday 31st December 2015, Aberdeen, Scotland. The aftermath of Storm Frank is revealed as residents of Ballater begin the clear up on New Years Eve<br />Pictured: Residents of Ballater clean up after the flood<br />(Photo: Ross Johnston/Newsline Media)
Traffic managing to get moving
Jeana and Ian Mitchell outside their home
Sheridan Butcher Shop
Residents of Ballater Clear up After the Floods
The Bridge at Cambus O’May, bent but still standing
Residents clear up their homes
Residents clear up their homes
Debris left over after the flooding
John Sinclair And Barry Florence, of Sheridan Butcher Shop
Pictured: Sheridan Butcher Shop
Sheridan Butcher Shop
Sheridan Butcher Shop damage
Victoria Barracks
Another view of the Bridge at Cambus O’May<br />(Photo: Ross Johnston/Newsline Media)
