Some areas of Scotland had up to 8cm of lying snow on Friday morning, the perfect amount for a day of sledging and snowball fights.

placeholder image — Some areas of Scotland had up to 8cm of lying snow on Friday morning, the perfect amount for a day of sledging and snowball fights.

In Pictures: Snow day fun as bitterly cold snap grips the UK

By Staff reporter

Published 2nd Jan 2026, 16:28 GMT

Updated 2nd Jan 2026, 16:55 GMT

New year is off to a wintry start for some parts of the country, with many waking to find a blanket of snow on the ground.

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