Council provide update on Glasgow nursery closures amid Storm Floris
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for high winds across much of Scotland as winds are expected to hit nearly 90mph.
A danger to life warning has been issued and there is major travel disruption as train services across the country are cancelled.
Power cuts and property damage are also anticipated.
There were fears that nurseries in and around the city may be forced to close.
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However, the council confirmed to the Glasgow Times that they are 'business as usual'.
A Glasgow City Council spokesperson said: "We have no plans to close any nurseries. There might be local issues which force a closure (fingers crossed it doesn't), but for now, we are business as usual."
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