Heavy rain and high tides could cause problems over the next few days Heavy rain and flood warnings have been issued for parts of Scotland through until the weekend.The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) said it was monitoring the situation in coastal areas and on rivers across the country.
The Met Office said eastern and central Scotland could expect heavy rain on Thursday and Friday and warned of flood risks and tricky road conditions.
Sandbags were handed out in Stonehaven and Peterhead as a precaution.
At the weekend a combination of heavy seas, tidal forces and winds caused flooding and damage on the North Sea coast from Shetland to East Lothian.
Sepa said there was now a risk of further coastal flooding in the north and east, including areas affected last Friday and Saturday.
River flood alerts cover Tayside, Dundee and Angus and southern Aberdeenshire, along with Argyll and Bute, Edinburgh and Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders.
Continue reading the main story Get frequent travel updates on BBC Radio Scotland - 92 to 95 FM and 810 MWDo you know of a problem? Call the travel hotline on 08000 929588 (call only if it is safe to do so)A flood warning was issued for the Fife town of Kirkcaldy overnight, with high tides and strong winds hitting the town's Esplanade and low-lying coastal areas.Sepa's Vincent Fitzsimons said: "Areas affected last weekend could again be affected, and waves of around five metres are possible throughout these areas, with potential for larger waves from Stonehaven northwards to Orkney.
"Sepa will continue to monitor the situation and would encourage people in the affected areas to remain vigilant and be mindful of the conditions in their locality and when travelling."
Stonehaven and Peterhead were hit by coastal flooding at the weekend and people in the north east were warned to steer clear of beaches and harbour areas where large waves could hit.
Ferry operators Serco NorthLink said there was a strong possibility of disruption and cancellations to Northern Isles services from Aberdeen in the run-up to Christmas because of the weather.
Environment Minister Paul Wheelhouse said: "As the exceptional weather over last weekend showed us, it is important that the public stay vigilant and take appropriate precautions."
