Parts of the Highlands, Moray, Aberdeenshire, Tayside and Fife are covered by the Met Office warning.
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Police in amber weather travel warning
Parts of the Highlands, Moray, Aberdeenshire, Tayside and Fife are covered by the Met Office warning.
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Police in amber weather travel warning
Parts of the Highlands, Moray, Aberdeenshire, Tayside and Fife are covered by the Met Office warning.
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Skye harbour closes for two months of upgrade work
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In pictures: Snow and ice hit parts of Scotland
The Northern and Western Isles along with the Highlands have seen heavy snow showers.
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NatureScot, a government agency, said the Highland estate's owner failed to control deer numbers.
Cyclists tackle first Strathpuffer race since Covid
The endurance event near Starthpeffer involved teams competing - mostly in darkness.
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Police in amber weather travel warning
Parts of the Highlands, Moray, Aberdeenshire, Tayside and Fife are covered by the Met Office warning.
Inquiry held into fatal cargo ship sinking
The Cemfjord capsized in the Pentland Firth in violent conditions in January 2015.
CalMac's race to keep its ageing fleet afloat
The ferry operator's maintenance budget is soaring as it struggles to maintain its limited fleet.
Skye harbour closes for two months of upgrade work
The Skye triangle route connects the isle to Harris and North Uist and is a lifeline route to the mainland.
In pictures: Snow and ice hit parts of Scotland
The Northern and Western Isles along with the Highlands have seen heavy snow showers.
Red deer culled after damaging protected habitats
NatureScot, a government agency, said the Highland estate's owner failed to control deer numbers.
Cyclists tackle first Strathpuffer race since Covid
The endurance event near Starthpeffer involved teams competing - mostly in darkness.
Inquiry held into fatal cargo ship sinking
The Cemfjord capsized in the Pentland Firth in violent conditions in January 2015.
CalMac's race to keep its ageing fleet afloat
The ferry operator's maintenance budget is soaring as it struggles to maintain its limited fleet.
Skye harbour closes for two months of upgrade work
The Skye triangle route connects the isle to Harris and North Uist and is a lifeline route to the mainland.
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Police warn against unnecessary travel in Scotland's amber area
Steven McKenzie
BBC Scotland Highlands and Islands reporter
Copyright: Dunlorn/BBC Weather WatchersImage caption: A blanket of snow across Kingussie in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland Police have urged people living in parts of Scotland covered by an amber weather warning to avoid making unnecessary journeys.
The Met Office has said heavy snow, high winds and thunderstorms could hit between 3pm today and midnight.
The warning covers large parts of the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire and northern areas of Tayside and Fife.
Hundreds of schools across Scotland are closed because of the weather.
Between 10 to 15cm of snow could accumulate in places. A yellow warning for snow and ice is in place for the Highlands, Western and Northern Isles.
Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth has said people should consider if it's possible to leave work early to avoid the worst of the weather.
Meanwhile, Aberdeenshire Council says further snowfall tonight will bring "hazardous" conditions and warned motorists to only travel if it's "absolutely essential".
Amber warning for snow in parts of Scotland
Ken Banks
BBC Scotland North East and Northern Isles reporter
Copyright: Wendy/WeatherWatchersImage caption: Shetland has seen heavy snow, and all its schools are closed for a second day An amber warning for snow has been issued for parts of north and north-east Scotland on Tuesday.
The Met Office said parts of the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire could see prolonged heavy snow showers between 3pm and midnight.
It said 10-15cm of snow could accumulate in places. A yellow warning for snow and ice is in place for the Highlands, Western and Northern Isles.
All schools in Shetland have been shut for a second day. More than 200 schools and nurseries are closed in the Highlands, affecting thousands of pupils. Several in Aberdeenshire have also been closed or partially shut.
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