- Richard Baines, the curator of Logan Botanic Garden, has died after being struck by a falling tree during Storm Boelo in Dumfries and Galloway.
- Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh director David Knott paid tribute to Mr Baines, praising his passion for plants and pioneering developments at Logan.
- First Minister John Swinney expressed his deepest condolences to the families of two people who tragically lost their lives during the storm.
- Storm Boelo brought 84mph gusts and heavy rainfall to Scotland, leaving tens of thousands of homes without power and causing widespread school closures.
- Travel disruption continued across Scotland, with rail operators warning passengers of speed restrictions and further storm-related delays.
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