Dec 8 2011 By Carla Callaghan
SEVERE weather and gale force winds are battering Scotland today causing many disruptions.
Gusts of up to 165mph have been recorded and police have urged the public to avoid travel.
Many schools and businesses are closed due to the dangerous weather.
Have you captured footage of the severe weather? Have you been affected in any way? Please email videos and pics with your name and where you are from to carla.callaghan@trinitymirror.com