Scotland is continuing to be hit by freezing weather, with rain, sleet and snow expected to fall across large parts of the country. A yellow alert for snow and ice from the Highlands down to the central belt is in place from 09:00 on Sunday until 06:00 on Monday.

The north of Scotland is expected to be affected the most by snow, just a few days after difficult conditions saw three hill walkers stranded in the Cairngorms on Thursday. A mountain rescue operation, including the use of a helicopter, saw them return safely.

Heavy snow and ice are expected to cause disruption across Scotland over the weekend, with temperatures forecast to drop as low as -10C. A yellow warning for snow in Shetland is in place until 18:00 while a yellow alert for icy conditions in the Highlands is due to come in to force from 16:00 on Saturday until 10:00 on Sunday.