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Homes in Stonehaven are being evacuated after significant flooding hit the Aberdeenshire town, along with many other parts of Scotland.	Homes in Stonehaven are being evacuated after significant flooding hit the Aberdeenshire town, along with many other parts of Scotland.
The local council is transporting people to a rest centre in the town.	The local council is transporting people to a rest centre in the town.
Residents said the worst of the flooding occurred from 03:00 to 05:00 and water levels were waist-high.	Residents said the worst of the flooding occurred from 03:00 to 05:00 and water levels were waist-high.
~~Environment protection agency Sepa has put 29 flood warnings in place, mainly in ~~Perthside,~~ Angus and Aberdeenshire.~~	Environment protection agency Sepa has put 29 flood warnings in place, mainly in Perthshire, Angus and Aberdeenshire.
Routes in central and east Fife are closed. The A90 has been hit in several areas, and is shut in both directions between Stracathro and Brechin.	Routes in central and east Fife are closed. The A90 has been hit in several areas, and is shut in both directions between Stracathro and Brechin.
Angus Council said a rest centre had also been opened in Brechin, for residents who wish to leave their homes.	Angus Council said a rest centre had also been opened in Brechin, for residents who wish to leave their homes.
In Stonehaven, a rendezvous point for members of the public has been set up at Market Square.	In Stonehaven, a rendezvous point for members of the public has been set up at Market Square.
David Fleming, a member of the local community council, said the area had been hit by rain for the past 48 hours, and that got much worse during the night.	David Fleming, a member of the local community council, said the area had been hit by rain for the past 48 hours, and that got much worse during the night.
He told BBC Scotland: "Some of the water from the fields above the town just came right down the main road and into the High Street and flooded to a depth of about waist height or more.	He told BBC Scotland: "Some of the water from the fields above the town just came right down the main road and into the High Street and flooded to a depth of about waist height or more.
"The water's going down fairly rapidly, although it's still quite deep in the High Street.	"The water's going down fairly rapidly, although it's still quite deep in the High Street.
"A significant part of the town has still got water in it and in the part that hasn't, there's a whole lot of mud and debris on the street."	"A significant part of the town has still got water in it and in the part that hasn't, there's a whole lot of mud and debris on the street."
Mr Fleming said he understood a couple of dozen residents have been taken to the rest centre.	Mr Fleming said he understood a couple of dozen residents have been taken to the rest centre.
A Grampian Police spokesman said: "Residents in affected streets are asked to make their way initially either to Market Square or to the reception centre which has been set up at Mackie Academy. Staff from Aberdeenshire Council are on hand at Mackie Academy to assist members of the public.	A Grampian Police spokesman said: "Residents in affected streets are asked to make their way initially either to Market Square or to the reception centre which has been set up at Mackie Academy. Staff from Aberdeenshire Council are on hand at Mackie Academy to assist members of the public.
"Residents unable to leave their property should remain at a higher level where possible and dial 999.	"Residents unable to leave their property should remain at a higher level where possible and dial 999.
"At this early stage we would ask those being evacuated to expect it to last between 12-24 hours. Those leaving their property should take any essential personal items they will require - any medication they may need for example - and also ensure that they secure their property when they leave."	"At this early stage we would ask those being evacuated to expect it to last between 12-24 hours. Those leaving their property should take any essential personal items they will require - any medication they may need for example - and also ensure that they secure their property when they leave."
High winds	High winds
Police said there were no reports of any injuries and it is understood water levels were now falling.	Police said there were no reports of any injuries and it is understood water levels were now falling.
There has also been a warning that high winds could cause problems.	There has also been a warning that high winds could cause problems.
Gusts of up to 70mph are expected on Shetland. On Saturday, the retailer Tesco chartered a Hercules transporter plane to fly supplies to the islands.	Gusts of up to 70mph are expected on Shetland. On Saturday, the retailer Tesco chartered a Hercules transporter plane to fly supplies to the islands.
Serco NorthLink Ferries warned that, because of the winds, sailings between the Northern Isles and Aberdeen, which have not run since Thursday, would not operate before Sunday evening, at the earliest.	Serco NorthLink Ferries warned that, because of the winds, sailings between the Northern Isles and Aberdeen, which have not run since Thursday, would not operate before Sunday evening, at the earliest.
Passengers are advised to check scheduled services for amended services.	Passengers are advised to check scheduled services for amended services.

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