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| Arran could be without mains electricity until next week | Arran could be without mains electricity until next week |
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| Residents of Arran have been warned that they may be without power for up to three days. | Residents of Arran have been warned that they may be without power for up to three days. |
| The island's blackout followed heavy snowfalls in parts of Scotland which resulted in dozens of schools being closed. | The island's blackout followed heavy snowfalls in parts of Scotland which resulted in dozens of schools being closed. |
| Many roads have been blocked, with drivers in Dumfries and Galloway advised not to travel. | Many roads have been blocked, with drivers in Dumfries and Galloway advised not to travel. |
| By 20:30, power companies said a total of 14,000 customers in Scotland were left without power. | |
| In Argyll, 10,000 households have been affected, as was Bute, with more cut off in south west Scotland. | |
| Because of the likely duration of the power cut on Arran, Scottish Hydro have sent a portable generator to the island. | Because of the likely duration of the power cut on Arran, Scottish Hydro have sent a portable generator to the island. |
| It will allow the Auchrannie Hotel in Brodick to be set up as an emergency soup kitchen and first aid centre. | It will allow the Auchrannie Hotel in Brodick to be set up as an emergency soup kitchen and first aid centre. |
| More than 100 schools in Dumfries and Galloway and five in Aberdeenshire were closed. | More than 100 schools in Dumfries and Galloway and five in Aberdeenshire were closed. |
| Some others experienced problems with pupil transport. | Some others experienced problems with pupil transport. |
| Accidents were reported around the country and a school bus came off the road between Killearn and Balfron in Stirlingshire. A girl is believed to have been taken to hospital with minor injuries. | Accidents were reported around the country and a school bus came off the road between Killearn and Balfron in Stirlingshire. A girl is believed to have been taken to hospital with minor injuries. |
| The Met Office has put out a renewed warning of snow for eastern and south west Scotland which lasts until Saturday. | The Met Office has put out a renewed warning of snow for eastern and south west Scotland which lasts until Saturday. |
| The warning for Dumfries and Galloway on Friday was upgraded to amber level as snow continued to fall. | The warning for Dumfries and Galloway on Friday was upgraded to amber level as snow continued to fall. |
| Non-essential staff at Dumfries and Galloway Council were advised to leave their place of work and return home. | Non-essential staff at Dumfries and Galloway Council were advised to leave their place of work and return home. |
| Police said roads in the far west of the region, around Wigtownshire, had been badly affected by drifting snow, with up to 10 inches in places. | Police said roads in the far west of the region, around Wigtownshire, had been badly affected by drifting snow, with up to 10 inches in places. |
| They advised drivers not to travel. | They advised drivers not to travel. |
| Many routes across the region were shut by the snow. | Many routes across the region were shut by the snow. |
| All other routes were said to be hazardous. | All other routes were said to be hazardous. |
| Northern Constabulary said the A9 was closed for a time, with road blocked due to high winds and snow. | Northern Constabulary said the A9 was closed for a time, with road blocked due to high winds and snow. |
| The snow gates were also shut at Ralia and south of Dalwhinnie. | The snow gates were also shut at Ralia and south of Dalwhinnie. |
| Tayside Police have urged drivers to avoid parts of rural Angus, as winds continue to whip snow across B-roads as fast as ploughs are able to clear them. | Tayside Police have urged drivers to avoid parts of rural Angus, as winds continue to whip snow across B-roads as fast as ploughs are able to clear them. |
| A number of vehicles were trapped in snow drifts during the course of Friday. Officers said the continued high winds are making normal travel impossible. | A number of vehicles were trapped in snow drifts during the course of Friday. Officers said the continued high winds are making normal travel impossible. |
| Vehicles cannot access the Spittal of Glenshee Hotel and police have warned that this is unlikely to change before Saturday morning. | Vehicles cannot access the Spittal of Glenshee Hotel and police have warned that this is unlikely to change before Saturday morning. |
| An initial Met Office warning, which started on Thursday night, covers eastern parts of Scotland but extends to cover southern regions on Friday and Saturday. | An initial Met Office warning, which started on Thursday night, covers eastern parts of Scotland but extends to cover southern regions on Friday and Saturday. |
| Significant snowfalls are expected on the hills with up to 15cm (6in) forecast, even at lower levels. | Significant snowfalls are expected on the hills with up to 15cm (6in) forecast, even at lower levels. |
| Transport Scotland also urged fans travelling to the World Cup qualifier between Scotland and Wales at Glasgow's Hampden stadium on Friday night to plan ahead. | Transport Scotland also urged fans travelling to the World Cup qualifier between Scotland and Wales at Glasgow's Hampden stadium on Friday night to plan ahead. |
| "With Scotland's big match against Wales looming we want to make sure we give supporters as much information as possible to ensure all the drama is on the park and not on the transport network," a spokeswoman said. | "With Scotland's big match against Wales looming we want to make sure we give supporters as much information as possible to ensure all the drama is on the park and not on the transport network," a spokeswoman said. |
| The Met Office weather warnings are valid until midnight on Saturday. | The Met Office weather warnings are valid until midnight on Saturday. |
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