More heavy snow disruption with 90 schools closed in North East

More than 90 schools have been closed in Aberdeenshire, with heavy snow causing further disruption across the north east of Scotland.

Aberdeenshire Council has listed the schools that are unable to open following another night of wintry weather conditions.

The A90 in Aberdeen has been closed between Cleanhill Roundabout and the Stonehaven Roundabout, with Police Scotland urging drivers to avoid the area.

A yellow warning for snow and ice in the north east remains in place until 21:00.

The weather conditions in Moray have led to Glenlivet Primary School and Tomintoul Primary School and nursery closing.

Pupils at Speyside High School have been advised that the school is open for those who can travel in safely.

Conditions are difficult on many roads across the region.

In Aberdeen, two people have been taken to hospital after a car hit a pedestrian at about 06:30.

The snow gates are closed on the A939 Cockbridge to Tomintoul road and the B974 Banchory to Fettercairn.

Wellington Road is closed between Tullos Road and Abbotswell Road and advised motorists to avoid the area.

The Met Office said there was a potential for lows of -12C in areas of lying snow continuing into Friday.

Scottish transport operators outlined their winter resilience plans last week.

This included stocking up on 497,000 tonnes of salt – more than was used for the entirety of last winter – and preparing 240 gritters to undertake salt spreading and snow ploughing patrols of the trunk road network.