Sleet and snow hits Scotland amid below average May temperatures

Traffic Scotland warned motorists over road conditions as the bad weather hit.

Weather warnings issued with snow and heavy rain forecast

The Met Office has issued yellow 'be aware' warnings for much of west, central and northern Scotland.

Farmers in Moray and north-east fear gales blowing top soil off their fields could have an adverse impact on crops.

Moray Council said the clean-up operation following the sandstorms could take 'several weeks'.

There have been reports of sandstorms in places including Fraserburgh, Forres, Banff, Inverness and Elgin.