After high winds there has been a great deal of damage and disruption to most of Scotland and within Dumfries and Galloway.Please stay safe today and keep up to date with weather and travel information.
There is a lots of disruption to public transport and a few road closures in the area.
All trains in Scotland are still suspended: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-25225810
Please check your road journey before setting off: http://www.trafficscotland.org/
For parents one or two schools in the area have also been shut due to damage or power failure.
Information can be found on the council site: http://info.dumgal.gov.uk/esc
Weather conditions are set to improve over the course of the morning but if students have problems getting in today you should contact your universities lecturers directly.