PICTURES: Gigantic terrifying waves smash into north-east lighthouse

Families and businesses in the north-east scrambled to salvage what was left of their possessions yesterday as they faced the threat of more flooding misery.

Forecasters warned the weather misery was expected to continue into today – with coastal regions expected to be battered by 30ft offshore waves.

It was the second time severe weather had hit the area in a matter of days after hundreds of people were forced to flee their homes when the River Dee burst its banks due to heavy rain and gales swept in by Storm Frank.

But just days into the clean-up operation residents were told to brace themselves for more severe floods.

The Met Office issued an amber “be prepared” warning for the region, with seven inches of rain expected to fall. The alert remains in place until midnight tonight.

Photographer Greig Ward took these incredible shots of the weather landing on Scottish shores, at Fraserburgh.