Scotland is bracing for further wintry weather this weekend, with two storms set to bring more snow and ice. A yellow warning for snow and ice is in place from midday Friday until 3pm Saturday, followed by another alert for a band of snow from early Sunday until 3pm. The Met Office has warned of travel disruption on roads and railways.
Justice Secretary Angela Constance said it would “take time” for parts of Scotland to fully recover from days of severe weather. She thanked the public for their patience and urged them to continue planning ahead, noting a risk of flooding in the north-west on Sunday as snow turns to rain or sleet.
More than 250 schools remained closed on Friday, including over 150 in Aberdeenshire, dozens in the Highlands and Aberdeen, and a number in Moray. Many pupils have had a full week off school, though remote learning has been in place. The number of closures has fallen from 440 on Wednesday to 278 on Thursday.
First Minister John Swinney visited Aberdeen on Friday to thank gritter operators, transport staff, and police for their efforts. He acknowledged the challenging period and expressed gratitude to the public for their patience. The Inverness-Wick railway line remains closed due to snow, but main routes in the north and north-east have been cleared.
