The storm may be causing havoc across the country but Scots have been taking the blustery weather in their stride.
Here’s the best of Twitter’s response to Gertrude’s arrival.
Up, up and away…
'I believe I can fly, I believe I can touch the sky…? #StormGertrude pic.twitter.com/oI20EzZg1U
— Iris B (@irisbuunk) January 29, 2016
It might get a bit chilly!
I feel like the roof is going to blow off & leave me lying in bed like this guy… #StormGertrude #windy #weather pic.twitter.com/wXHZRKLvGU
— Kathryn Brown (@KatBrown_x) January 29, 2016
Warning: hairstyles are at risk!
Once again, it's a bad day for comb overs in Shetland! #StormGertrude ?? pic.twitter.com/QAW6dkNsIY
— Shetland Library (@ShetlandLibrary) January 29, 2016
An Oz-some picture from the islands…
The view in Shetland just now. #StormGertrude pic.twitter.com/1m0PeRsyKE
— Mark Ryan Smith (@markryansmith66) January 29, 2016
It’s not just humans who risk a bad hair day.
Current mood. Be careful today whilst out walking or doing anything that involves leaving the house #StormGertrude pic.twitter.com/P1tiuRZuYX
— Underdog Pets (@UnderdogPet) January 29, 2016
Wise words from the coastguards!
A new profile photo isn't worth risking your life for – don't take risks for a #stormselfie #StormGertrude pic.twitter.com/0J6cUPvmeL
— TheCoastguardTeam (@CoastguardTeam) January 29, 2016
Some good Shakespearean knowledge from this Edinburgh pub.
#Gertrude? Forget the storm, be more like Hamlet's mother and raise a glass to Friday! #whisky #whiskyfestival
— Malt Shovel (@maltshoveledin) January 29, 2016
And finally a trampoline update!
Hoping for a new trampoline in the back garden tonight #StormGertrude
— Daisy Alves (@Daisymoo_7) January 29, 2016
https://twitter.com/JoeRobinson92/status/693027739184533505
https://twitter.com/aidanavasdad/status/693025365632126977
Hello Mr trampoline ☔??#Gertrude pic.twitter.com/ymeae7s5j8
— Deborah King (@DebsEKing) January 29, 2016
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