Prince Charles has intervened personally to help flooding victims in the north-east.
One of his charities is appealing to the public to help create a relief fund for those in rural areas whose homes have been swamped and possessions destroyed.
The Duke of Rothesay is being kept “personally updated” about the situation across the country.
He and the Duchess of Rothesay – who are currently staying at Birkhall on Deeside – have already visited Ballater to see for themselves the devastation caused by the floods in Aberdeenshire.
The royal couple made an impromptu visit to the burgh and talked to locals battling to save their properties and belongings.
The prince also chatted with families and business owners who had been forced to seek shelter at the Victoria Barracks, which became a temporary refuge centre.
He is understood to have told one businessman that the gardens at Birkhall had been destroyed by the floods.
Yesterday, a spokeswoman at Clarence House, Princde Charles’s official residence in London, said: “His Royal Highness is being kept personally updated about flooding across the whole of the country and is looking at ways in which he can help both now and in the future.”
One of his charitable foundations has now renewed an appeal for donations to help people recover from the flooding.
Last month, The Prince’s Countryside Fund donated £40,000 to rural businesses and communities badly hit by Storm Desmond.
Now the organisation is urging people to help create a flood relief fund in the wake of Storm Frank.
The Business Emergency Resilience Group (BERG) – which was set up in 2011 at the request pf Prince Charles – has been offering help to those affected by the Deeside floods through its contacts in the insurance sector and its liaison work with the local authority.
Last night, Aberdeenshire Council said it would “welcome” any help from outside agencies.
A spokesman for the council said: “We welcome any assistance which will help our communities recover from recent weather events.”
Meanwhile, the Army has also been supporting Aberdeenshire Council in an advisory capacity.
A military liaison officer has been present at emergency meetings and has been able to provide guidance on how the forces may be able to provide assistance in the area.