More than 250 schools are due to remain closed on Friday, including more than 150 in Aberdeenshire, dozens in the Highlands and Aberdeen, and a number in Moray. A total of 278 schools were closed on Thursday across northern Scotland – “around 11%” of the school estate. Some roads continue to be impacted by the snow and ice. Traffic Scotland confirmed snow gates remain closed on the B974 Bridge of Dye. “Following five days of amber warnings and hugely challenging snow and ice conditions across northern Scotland, progress to fully recover continues,” she said.

Source: The Herald January 08, 2026 20:38 UTC