HEAVY snow is sparking travel chaos across Scotland as the country braces for more weather misery. Even more ferocious flurries will descend on northern parts of Scotland later today. The Met

Large parts of the UK are expected to be hit with fresh falls of heavy snow this week, brought by the high winds of Storm Goretti, the Met Office has warned

Wintry conditions have led to the closure of several snow gates in northern Scotland. Traffic Scotland said the snow gates on the A93 Braemar-Glenshee, A939 Tomintoul-Cockbridge, B974 Cairn O’Mount-Fettercairn and at Bealach na Ba were shut on Friday morning.

An Orkney stonemason has turned "snow mason" to build an impressive igloo with a working fire and chimney. It is one of a number of unique sights seen across Scotland as heavy snow falls in the north and north-east of the country.

Two buses full of school children have crashed on icy roads as a deep freeze continues to grip the UK ahead of more heavy snowfall expected from Storm Goretti.

The Met Office issued an amber warnings for Thursday ahead of the storm, warning of rain turning to snow that could bring dangerous travel conditions and widespread disruption.