Big freeze to continue into the New Year »
The Met Office has announced that cold temperatures will continue into
next year, with heavy snowfall and widespread frost forecast.
Northern and Eastern areas will be hit worst, with further sleet and snow showers predicted.
Up to 20cm of snow is expected to fall in the Scottish Highlands overnight, with temperatures forecast as low as -15°.
Grampian Police Chief [...]
54-year-old is third killed by Scottish avalanches »
A 54-year-old male climber was the third person killed by an onslaught of avalanches in the Scottish Highlands today.
Mountain rescue teams were sent to the Liatach Ridge in Torrindon after the man’s friend alerted police of his disappearance. The man was found conscious and cold, and was thought to have had an arm injury.
Police are [...]