The Met Office is warning of stormy conditions over the next few days with yellow warnings issued for wind and rain across Dumfries and Galloway as well as elsewhere in the country.
The high winds mean that there could be some disruption to ferry services and passengers should check their operator’s website before they begin their journey.
On the roads, the winds and rain could lead to some tricky driving conditions in some areas.
Transport Minister Derek Mackay said: “The Christmas getaway is getting underway and we want everyone to reach their destinations safely.
“Our travel planning services are more popular than ever and I would urge anyone making a journey on the trunk road network to check the Traffic Scotland twitter feed or website before they set-off on their journey.”
Christmas winter warning
FESTIVE travellers are being urged to check the weather forecast before heading out this Christmas.
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