Landslide causes road in Highlands to close in both directions

Drivers have been asked to avoid the scene.

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A landslide has caused a busy road in the Highlands to be closed in both directions.

Emergency services attended the scene on the A830 near Lochailort, close to Glenfinnan, on Sunday afternoon.

Drivers have been asked to avoid the area.

It comes after heavy rainfall across Scotland, with a yellow warning put in place by the Met Office.

Areas across the central belt experienced heavy flooding, with some roads in Glasgow completely submerged in water.

Traffic Scotland warned of delays on the M77, M8 and A74, with flooded roads in parts of Glasgow city centre and Cardonald.

Meanwhile, The Gannet restaurant in Finnieston was forced to close on Saturday after torrential downpours caused the place to flood. 

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