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@scotgov
Scottish Government
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Whether it’s snow and ice, strong winds, or frozen pipes, we’ve got advice to help you prepare for anything this winter may bring your way. Find tips on protecting yourself and your loved ones at https://t.co/fcXOLqZqXJ.
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@scotgov
Scottish Government
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First Minister @JohnSwinney has thanked everyone who has helped support their communities during adverse weather. He has also urged people in affected areas to follow advice on staying safe. For more: https://t.co/gPWZoGlM5R
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@scotgov
Scottish Government
12 hours
Keep updated: 🌧️Weather @metoffice 🚍Travel advice @policescotland 🚘Traffic @trafficscotland 🚆Railways @ScotRail ⛈️Prepare for severe weather @ReadyScotland
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@scotgov
Scottish Government
12 hours
Stay safe by: 🔵Delaying travel if possible 🔵Checking weather reports 🔵Checking in on vulnerable neighbours or relatives 🔵Visiting Ready Scotland for preparedness advice:
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@scotgov
Scottish Government
12 hours
An amber warning for snow is in place across parts of northern and central Scotland from 11am until 7pm today. Yellow snow and ice warnings will remain across parts of Scotland until 11:59pm tomorrow. Snow and ice is expected to cause disruption in these areas.
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@scotgov
Scottish Government
13 hours
New figures show long waits have fallen for the sixth month in a row. Waits over 52 weeks for an outpatient appointment fell by 12.8% in a single month. Inpatient and day case treatment 52-week waits are also down compared to April 2025. Find out more: https://t.co/ZUnfEFPcnN
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@ScotRail
ScotRail
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📢 WEATHER UPDATE: 08:00, Tuesday, 6 January. Network Rail colleagues have been working hard to reopen the route between Aberdeen and Dundee this morning. We're pleased to confirm services have now resumed along this route. Work continues to check other routes are safe to
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@metoffice
Met Office
1 day
⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning issued ⚠️⚠️ A spell of heavy snow across northern and central Scotland Tuesday 1100 - 1900 Latest info 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
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@transcotland
Transport Scotland
1 day
🟠New amber @metoffice weather warning for snow covering large parts of the north of Scotland on Tuesday 6 January. Other yellow weather warnings also in place. Follow @PoliceScotland travel advice Check routes with @trafficscotland Read more➡️ https://t.co/0YlEIESuDt
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@scotgov
Scottish Government
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Your plan for discharge starts when you arrive in hospital. You can talk to your medical team to ensure you return home as soon as you're medically ready to. More at https://t.co/H9cQtoT95I
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@ScotRail
ScotRail
2 days
UPDATE: 08:15 ✅ The majority of ScotRail services are operating, including services along the Highland Main Line, between Inverness & Perth. Route proving is now underway where significant snowfall has accumulated. More updates to follow. ℹ️ https://t.co/gv0MweecPS
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@scotgov
Scottish Government
2 days
First Minister @JohnSwinney will propose a national bank holiday to mark Scotland’s participation in the World Cup on Monday 15 June 2026. This will allow people in Scotland to celebrate after the men’s team play their opening game. Find out more ➡️ https://t.co/BMGbyv7eMp
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@metoffice
Met Office
2 days
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️ Snow & Ice across southern parts of Scotland and Northern England Tuesday 0000 – 1100 Latest info 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
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@metoffice
Met Office
2 days
Take extra care during the Monday morning commute and check before travelling ⚠️ Snow and ice will lead to some difficult travelling conditions ❄️
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@metoffice
Met Office
2 days
An AMBER snow warning is out across northern parts of Scotland ⚠️ To keep yourself and others safe, plan your route by checking for delays and road closures - amend your travel plans if necessary ❄️
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@ScotRail
ScotRail
2 days
⚠️ An update on service information for tomorrow, Monday 5 January, with more snow set to fall in areas that have already seen substantial snowfall.
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@metoffice
Met Office
3 days
⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning issued ⚠️⚠️ Snow across northern parts of Scotland Sunday 1800 – Monday 1000 Latest info 👉 https://t.co/QwDLMfRBfs Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
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@PoliceScotland
Police Scotland
3 days
The Met Office has issued an Amber weather warning for heavy and persistent snow affecting parts of Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Angus, Highland, Orkney and Shetland. Warning is in place from 18:00 on Sunday, 4 Jan until 10:00 on Monday, 5 Jan. More: https://t.co/sG2y7dxHz8
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@scotgov
Scottish Government
3 days
⚠️@metoffice has issued an amber weather warning for snow across parts of northern Scotland and the Northern Isles from 18:00 on Sunday to 10:00 on Monday. A yellow warning for snow and ice across northern Scotland has been extended to 23:59 on Monday. https://t.co/ENp13DclKY
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@ScotRail
ScotRail
4 days
A Met Office Amber weather warning is in place for heavy snowfall today. Please check the Scotrail app before you travel. Due to heavy snow, the following services are affected on Saturday, 3rd January 2026: Our 12:34 Wick to Inverness has been cancelled - We have a mini bus at
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