Scotland weather forecast: Scottish main roads close due to snow drifts

Several roads in Scotland have had to close as snow and icy conditions sweep across the country.

The A93 at Braemar has one lane southbound closed this evening due to the weather.

There is currently no information on when it is set to re-open.

The A93 at Spittle of Glendshee has also had to close one lane northbound due to the adverse weather conditions.

Snow is expected to fall in higher parts of the country where 20-30cm of snow could build up.

Drivers in the East Linton area have also been advised to travel with care along the A1 as it is experiencing high winds.

A yellow warning for snow has been put in place for most parts of the country.

Scotland roads close due to snowy weather conditions after Met Office issue yellow warning picture: braemarscotland

Scotland is to expect snowfall from this afternoon up until noon on Monday.

The Met Office states there is a small chance some vehicles and passengers could become stranded in higher areas as a result of the snow.

A spokesman said: "Rain and hill snow is expected to arrive from the south-west later on Saturday, the area gradually drifting northwards through Saturday night, Sunday and into Monday.

The A93 at Braemar has one lane southbound closed this evening due to the weather picture: JPI Media

"In some places this will be accompanied by gales, which will generate blizzard conditions.

"The largest accumulations will be confined to above 400 metres, where 20-30 cm of snow could build up, but more temporary accumulations of 2-5, locally 10 cm are possible down to around 250 metres.

"Some uncertainty remains over precisely where the focus of the heaviest snow will be, and uncertainty also increases in the details of various areas of snow later into the weekend and early next week."

More travel updates as we have them.