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150 schools closed as snow brings road chaos

ABOUT 150 schools were closed as wintry conditions brought disruption to roads and services across Scotland with more expected in some places today.

WHITEOUT: While the snow brought misery for some, others revelled in the conditions.
WHITEOUT: While the snow brought misery for some, others revelled in the conditions.

There was a series of road accidents as driving snow and blizzards caused problems for travellers in southern and central parts of the country with 6in falling in the Borders.

Major roads were forced to close in Perthshire, Angus, Fife, Aberdeenshire and the Borders.

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