Heavy rains have swollen the River Nith which has overflowed into the Whitesands in Dumfries, affecting a number of shops in the area
A canoeist sped across what would normally be a roadway as flooding reached its peak overnight in Dumfries. Picture by Graeme Robertson
Dumfries and Galloway Fire and Rescue Service said it had been called out to deal with about 30 incidents overnight
The Cairn Valley north of Dumfries was also hit by floods. Picture by Lesley Gibb
Properties in Friars Vennel in Dumfries were among those affected as flood waters struck Dumfries
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency said that after problems overnight the situation was generally improving in the south west of Scotland
Business owners awoke on Friday morning to begin mopping up operations after the flooding
The waters of the River Nith were likely to pour further into the heart of Dumfries after high tide
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