Heavy snow and gale-force winds have been forecast for north and north-east Scotland at the start of the new year.
The Met Office has issued a yellow “be aware” warning, external from 06:00 on Thursday – New Year’s Day – until midnight on Friday.
It said there could be up to two inches (5cm) of snow at low levels by Friday, with four inches (10cm) in some places.
Up to eight inches (20cm) of snow could accumulate on higher ground, with as much as 12 inches (30cm) on the hills. There is a warning of “significant” drifting of snow due to the high winds.
