Drivers on Scotland's roads have been urged to take extra care, with snow and ice expected to affect travel throughout the weekend. The Met Office has upgraded its weather warning to severe amber level and indicated that heavy snow with blizzards could lead to travel delays and power cuts across parts of the country. The central belt, Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, southern parts of Tayside and Fife are anticipated to be affected until Sunday morning. An amber warning for snow is also in place across Stirlingshire, Perthshire, parts of Grampian and the southern Highlands. Heavy freezing rain is also expected to develop during Saturday in many areas. This will result in the rapid formation of widespread ice on roads and pavements. Police Scotland said people should only travel if they consider it necessary. A statement read: "Winter driving is a question of common sense and all drivers should ask themselves if they really need to travel when conditions are poor. "No-one should ever … [Read more...] about Drivers warned by Police Scotland as severe amber weather alert issued
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Police issue warning to drivers with snow and blizzards expected in Scotland
Police issue warning to drivers with snow and blizzards expected in Scotland BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Drivers on Scotland’s roads have been urged to take extra care, with snow and ice expected to affect travel throughout the weekend. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/police-issue-warning-to-drivers-with-snow-and-blizzards-expected-in-scotland-37628967.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/uk/article37628964.ece/26bdd/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_d03886ac-8159-4122-8563-8d1446487593_1 Email Drivers on Scotland’s roads have been urged to take extra care, with snow and ice expected to affect travel throughout the weekend. The Met Office has upgraded its weather warning to severe amber level and indicated that heavy snow with blizzards could lead to travel delays and power cuts across parts of the country. The central belt, Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, southern parts of Tayside and Fife are anticipated to be affected until Sunday morning. An amber warning … [Read more...] about Police issue warning to drivers with snow and blizzards expected in Scotland
Chaos for Christmas shoppers as Storm Dierdre hits Scotland
Heavy snow, gales and "rare" freezing rain are expected across large parts of Scotland as Storm Deirdre sweeps in for one of the last big shopping days before Christmas . Much of the country is affected by yellow and 'danger to life' amber weather warnings today, with travel disruption and power cuts expected due to the icy blast. The Met Office has issued a series of warnings stretching from the Borders to the Shetland Islands. A yellow warning of snow and ice that covers nearly all of Scotland will run for 24 hours from 9am this morning. Further amber warnings of hazardous ice - covering the East Midlands, North of England and southern Scotland - and prolonged, heavy snow - covering central Scotland, Highland and Grampian areas, are in place from Saturday morning through to Sunday morning. Freezing rain is expected to result in the "rapid development of widespread ice, with very dangerous travelling conditions likely" in the warning area. Meanwhile, heavy snow and blizzards could … [Read more...] about Chaos for Christmas shoppers as Storm Dierdre hits Scotland
The worst place to find a parking space in Scotland is…the granite city
It might not surprise you to learn that Scottish drivers spend almost four days a year looking for parking spaces. A recent survey measured which cities, towns and local authority areas in Scotland were the hardest to find a place to park.Based on the average daily traffic flow and ratio of vehicles to available parking spaces, Aberdeen narrowly took the top spot, with 63 vehicles in the city fighting for every parking space.However, Dundee wasn’t far behind with an average of 62 vehicles clamouring for every space.With adverse weather conditions forecast this weekend, and just nine shopping days left to get those Christmas gifts, no doubt parking will be at a premium in most of our town centres. According to the GoCompare survey, though, these are the worst offenders:1. Aberdeen - 63 vehicles per parking space2. Dundee City - 623. Perth and Kinross - 504. Fife - 445. Renfrewshire - 406. Edinburgh - 327. Glasgow - 29 Make it a time for giving to Scottish charities … [Read more...] about The worst place to find a parking space in Scotland is…the granite city
Travel News: Dublin, Verona, Memphis and Scotland
Ring in the New Year in Dublin ONE of Ireland’s most iconic hotel's, The Shelbourne, has been celebrating the festive season in style since 1824. You can ring out the old and in the new in the landmark five-star hotel overlooking St Stephen's Green, beginning your evening with a three-course dinner in The Saddle Room Restaurant, then moving into the comfort of the No.27 Bar and Lounge, with all the glitz and glitter it has going on at this time of year. New Year’s Eve dinner is €145 per person with table reservations from 5pm to 10pm, or stay the night too with one nights’ accommodation in one of The Shelbourne’s deluxe rooms, and traditional Irish breakfast on New Year’s Day, from €580 per room per night, including dinner. See TheShelbourne.ie Journey to the south for Memphis's 200th The southern United States are unlike anywhere else you'll ever go. Hot weather, warm smiles, rich history and some of the best food in the US. Memphis turns … [Read more...] about Travel News: Dublin, Verona, Memphis and Scotland