Weather

Dog walkers in Cathkin Braes, as freezing fog persists for a second day in Glasgow and the surrounding area. Picture: John Devlin

Met Office issues travel warning for freezing fog
Parts of Scotland have been affected by a condition known as freezing fog across Tuesday and Wednesday

Rough seas at the Roker lighthouse in Sunderland, after Storm Darragh hit the UK. Picture: PA

Roof ripped off school by 80mph high winds driven by Storm Darragh

Storm Darragh has brought travel disruption to Scotland, with wind and rain battering much of the country.

Storm Darragh travel chaos in Scotland and thousands without power

Air traffic control (ATC) provider Nats has said temporary air traffic restrictions are in place at Heathrow and Gatwick due to Storm Darragh.

Wind speeds top 90mph as Storm Darragh starts to lash UK

People battle against the wind and rain.

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Waves crashing against South Shields lighthouse in England. Very dangerous winds are set to hit the UK's west coast from as early as Friday night. Picture: PA

Rare red weather warning issued for the UK for high 90mph winds

Heavy wind and rain are heading for the capital this week

Storm Darragh forecast as traffic chaos and amber warnings issued

People battle against high winds and driving rain. An amber alert has been issued with Storm Darragh set to hit the UK. Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

'Very dangerous' 80mph winds to hit Scotland as amber alert issued

Strong winds are expected to hit the UK.

Watch: Met Office issues yellow weather warnings for wind and rain

A person runs in the snow at Stirling Castle during Storm Bert late last month. Picture: PA

'Danger to life' warning as alert for heavy winds issued

A jogger makes their way through fog on a frosty morning.

Watch: 'Wonky weather' as temperatures drop to -7C and warnings issued

The Met Office has issued a series of yellow weather warnings for ice. Picture: NationalWorld

Accident alert as ice and wind warnings issued for Scotland

Storm Bert has caused disruption. Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

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Weather warning remains in Scotland

A person rides a bicycle in the snow at Stirling Castle.

Watch: Attractions closed as Storm Bert hits Scotland

Storm Bert will hit Scotland on Saturday

New amber alert for heavy snow as Storm Bert to sweep in

Storm Bert is causing widespread disruption this week

Police issue 'do not travel' alert as Storm Bert to batter Scotland

A CCTV still issued by Police Scotland of Aleksandr Benga who was last seen around 8.45am on Monday close to the water wheel in the grounds of Lews Castle near Stornoway. Picture: Police Scotland/PA Wire

Specialist police called in to search for teenager missing on island

A gritter on the Glenshane Pass in the Sperrin Mountains of County Londonderry.

Watch: Weather warnings including amber area where power cuts likely

Fresh yellow weather warnings have been issued for Scotland covering Saturday and Sunday

Scotland to be hit by heavy snow and rain as new warnings declared

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With snow and ice blanketing parts of the UK, here's what the experts say about walking your dog in cold weather,

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ScotRail trains will need to be cancelled due to the fallen tree. Picture: Michael Gillen

Trains cancelled after tree falls on key railway line

Sheffield has woken up to snow this morning.

Watch: Snow coats roads and parks across UK as travel is disrupted

Woman on a smartphone in a snowstorm. Photo: ANATOLII STEPANOV/AFP via Getty Images

How phone signal and WhatsApp is affected by snow

Cars drive on snowy roads in Liverpool.

Watch: Snow expected to hit rush hour as new yellow warnings issued

Images of this winter's first snow in Scotland as temperatures plunge

Snow has been forecast to fall as early as Sunday afternoon in Scotland. Picture: Getty Images

When and where it is expected to snow in Scotland

A yellow weather warning has been issued for snow and ice to hit much of the Central Belt, including Edinburgh

Snow and black ice to hit Scotland as yellow warning issued

It is "likely to snow" throughout the district next week, the Met Office has shared.

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Day and night-time temperatures will plunge across Scotland

Snow forecast for Scotland as temperatures plunge

Storm Ashley became the first storm of the 2024/25 season to hit Scotland - causing waves to crash against the sea defences in Saltcoats.

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Scotland is braced for stormy weather (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)

Storm Ashley: Danger to life ‘likely’ and travel warning as gales set to hit

Waves crash over Stonehaven harbour on the east coast of Scotland as Storm Babet hit in October 2023 (Pic: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

Storm Ashley: trains and ferries hit as police issue travel advice

Northern Lights captured in Tromso, Norway. Photo: Matthew Mohan-Hickson

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Streets in Florida were left underwater after Hurricane Milton came ashore on Thursday.

12 pictures of the devastation wrecked by Hurricane Milton in Florida

Temperatures are expected to drop sharply across Scotland due to the affects of Hurricane Kirk

Scotland to be hit by icy blast and snow driven by Hurricane Kirk

The aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, above Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh in May.

How to see the Northern Lights in Scotland this weekend

Clocks 'fall back' in the autumn

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Temperatures will soar as high as 21C in parts of Scotland this week

Scotland to be hotter than Barcelona as temperatures soar

The Aurora Borealis, also known as the northern lights, could be visible again in the sky in Scotland on Monday night. Picture: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Northern Lights: When can I see the aurora borealis tonight?

The first snowfall of the autumn has been recorded on Cairn Gorm mountain. Picture: Getty Images/Met Office

Scotland records first autumn snowfall amid 'unseasonal' 2C weather

Ben Nevis looms over the wreck of the Golden Harvest fishing boat on the banks of Loch Linnhe near Fort William in the western Scottish Highlands. Temperatures are set to drop to 'unseasonably cold' levels later this week. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Snow forecast as Arctic blast brings 'unseasonably cold' weather

September's full moon is called the Harvest Moon.

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A yellow weather warning is in place for thunderstorms in much of Scotland

Thunderstorm warning as up to 40mm of rain could fall in one hour

The 21 new names which will be given to storms in the coming year

Bathers enjoy the warmer weather at Portobello Beach. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Scotland to enjoy warm wave of 21C weather after record wet summer

Two young dancers wrap up to keep warm at the Oban Games today

Heavy rain and 80mph strong winds to smash Scotland

Yellow weather warnings in place as Scotland to be battered by rain

A car drives through heavy rain in Falkirk. Picture: Michael Gillen

Three yellow weather warnings as 150mm of rain to batter Scotland

Warm sunny temperatures continue in the UK this week Photo: Richard Ponter.

Fan prices plunge to under £20 in Summer hot weather deal

Thunderstorms predicted as Met Office issue weather warning

People flock to Portobello Beach to take advantage of summer weather

'Intense' 33C UK heat this weekend - here's the weather in Scotland

Ticks are small arachnid parasites that are found in grassy, woodland areas

How tick numbers could explode by double in Scotland

A Met Office map of the rainfall pattern as at 6.30pm on Monday

Flood alerts issued as up to 75mm of heavy rain falls in Scotland

A scenic view of the A83 Rest and Be Thankful

A83 Rest and Be Thankful stays shut over landslide fears after rain

Commuters have been warned to expect flooding on roads

Heavy rain to lash Scotland with yellow weather warning declared

People stroll along Ayr Beach, amid a warmer spell of weather in Scotland. Picture: John Devlin

Scotland finally set for summer 'heatwave' as temperatures to soar

The northern lights fill the sky with green ribbons of electrical charged particles over a barn (Photo by Michael Seamans/Getty Images)

4 of the best apps to help you spot the Northern Lights

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More rain is set to batter parts of the UK as schools break up for summer holidays

Summer at last? Scotland’s weather for the last days of July

Reviewer Alison Brinkworth keeping cool in hot weather

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A massive blaze burned for more than a fortnight in the northern region of Greece last year - it was the largest single wildfire to have occurred in the European Union since records began

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A member of the public with a Saltire umbrella walks along Victoria Street in Edinburgh. Picture: PA

Heavy rain to batter Scotland as yellow weather warning announced

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Voters in Scotland can expect frequent heavy showers, cloud, blustery winds and possibly thunder as they head to polling station for the general election

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Voters in Scotland can expect frequent heavy showers, cloud, blustery winds and possibly thunder as they head to polling station for the general election

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