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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 late on Friday, power companies said a total of 14,000 customers in Scotland were left without power. | By late on Friday, 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. | 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. |
| 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. | The Met Office has put out a renewed warning of snow for eastern and south west Scotland. |
| 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. |
| The Met Office weather warnings are valid until midnight on Saturday. | The Met Office weather warnings are valid until midnight on Saturday. |
| To access more information from your mobile, visit the BBC Weather and BBC Travel News sites. | To access more information from your mobile, visit the BBC Weather and BBC Travel News sites. |