Stirling is bracing for winds of up to 80mph as an amber weather warning has been issued for the area.
Storm Dudley is expected to cause disruption on Wednesday as strong winds are set to batter much of the country.
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning that includes Central, Tayside and Fife, comprising Stirling, Clackmannanshire, Falkirk, Perth and Kinross and Fife.