Weather · 5 January 2026

Heavy Snowfall Forces Hundreds of Scottish School Closures and Major Travel Disruption

Hundreds of schools across northern Scotland closed Monday due to heavy snowfall and icy conditions, with particularly severe impacts in Moray, Aberdeen, Orkney, and Shetland. Major rail services between Aberdeen, Dundee, and Inverness were suspended until midday, while airports in Aberdeen, Inverness, and Scotland's islands cancelled numerous flights. Police Scotland warned of hazardous driving conditions and road closures.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 January 2026 at 13:35

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