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Schools in regions across Scotland have decided not to reopen after the Christmas break due to the continued sub-zero conditions, councils said. Snow and freezing temperatures are causing more problems as thousands of people return to work and school after the festive break.
All schools in the the Borders, Dumfries and Galloway and Lewis and Harris will remain closed. All schools in Aberdeenshire have been closed and children in both Scottish Borders and Dumfries and Galloway will also get an extra day off.
Councils are continuing the battle to keep main roads clear.
On Monday, it emerged that some councils were running low on supplies of grit and salt for the roads.
Major routes
Fife Council said it had exhausted supplies of salt, before it received a delivery late on Monday.
Highland Council said 3,000 tonnes of salt were expected to arrive by sea at Inverness.
It said the weather conditions had been among the most severe for 30 years.
Road conditions on major routes were said to be "difficult".
Scotland's airports are open but passengers are advised to check with their airlines, before arriving at the terminal.
Councils in the Borders and in Dumfries and Galloway decided on Monday to keep their schools closed for at least another day.
In the Western Isles, all schools on Lewis and Harris will remain closed.
Vehicle access to schools will be difficult and we would ask all road users to be extra cautious North Lanarkshire Council
The opening of schools in Uist and Barra will be at the discretion of head teachers.
Fresh new snow falls overnight in the north east led to Aberdeenshire closing all its schools.Fresh new snow falls overnight in the north east led to Aberdeenshire closing all its schools.
Other regions have partial closures and parents were warned the situation may change during the morning.Other regions have partial closures and parents were warned the situation may change during the morning.
Some closures were due to frozen water and others because of school bus access problems on the icy roads.Some closures were due to frozen water and others because of school bus access problems on the icy roads.
Decisions to close at least 22 schools and nurseries in Fife were taken on Monday.
Perth & Kinross Council will open its snow helpline one hour earlier than usual, at 0700 GMT.
All North Lanarkshire schools are expected to re-open as planned on Tuesday as will schools in Stirling, apart from Fallin primary, where a lack of water has forced closure.
However, parents have been urged to check with their local council in case of closures.
Difficult access
The opening of schools in Uist and Barra will be at the discretion of head teachers.
In North Lanarkshire, where schools are expected to open, education officials warned that school car parks would not be cleared and conditions on side streets and access routes would be difficult.In North Lanarkshire, where schools are expected to open, education officials warned that school car parks would not be cleared and conditions on side streets and access routes would be difficult.
A council spokesman said: "It is unlikely side streets will be cleared and school transport will set down on main roads.A council spokesman said: "It is unlikely side streets will be cleared and school transport will set down on main roads.
"Vehicle access to schools will be difficult and we would ask all road users to be extra cautious. "Vehicle access to schools will be difficult and we would ask all road users to be extra cautious."
Schools in Edinburgh and the Lothians and Argyll and Bute are not due to reopen until Wednesday, while Highland Council schools remain on holiday until Monday 11 January.Schools in Edinburgh and the Lothians and Argyll and Bute are not due to reopen until Wednesday, while Highland Council schools remain on holiday until Monday 11 January.