Schools in the north closed as snow falls across Scotland

Around 80 schools were affected as plunging temperatures also impacted travel.

It should have been the first day back in the classroom, but many pupils got an extra day off as snow and ice closed dozens of schools and nurseries across the north of Scotland.

Further weather warnings are in place and a charity is urging people to check on elderly relatives and neighbours.

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