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GALLERY: Heavy snow and icy weather turns Aberdeenshire, Moray and Highlands into winter wonderland

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Snow and ice expected next week. Image: Chris Sumner/DC Thomson.

Communities across the north and north-east are experiencing another day of disruption from snow and freezing weather.

Temperatures plummeted to -17.3C overnight in Braemar as snow continued to sweep Aberdeenshire, Moray, the Highlands and Islands.

Met Office weather warnings for the regions have now been extended to Friday with the cold weather due to continue.

However, some have also been taking the opportunity to have some fun in the snow with many schools shut across the regions.

These are some of the best photos from across the Highlands, Aberdeenshire and Moray today.

If you want your picture included in our gallery, e-mail: pictures@ajl.co.uk

Union Terrace Gardens in Aberdeen. Image: Alastair Gossip/DC Thomson
The River Dee on a cold day in Aberdeen. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Snow in St Katherines. Image: Cheryl Livingstone/DC Thomson
Roads in Aberdeen covered in snow. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

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Residents in Stonehaven woke up to fresh snow. Image: Chris Sumner/DC Thomson
Dog walkers wrapped up warm in Stonehaven. Image: Chris Sumner/DC Thomson
Snow time is play time for dogs. Image: Callum Main/DC Thomson
Roads appeared treacherous in the morning in Stonehaven. Image: Chris Sumnr/DC Thomson
An early morning task of defrosting cars awaited drivers in Stonehaven. Image: Chris Sumner/DC Thomson
How did he get so much snow on his nose? Image: Frank O’Donnell/DC Thomson
Residents in Aberdeen were prepared to clear snow away. Image: Chris Sumner/DC Thomson
Early morning traffic on Union Street in Aberdeen. Image: Chris Sumner/DC Thomson
Paths were cleared in Aberdeen city centre for shoppers. Image: Chris Sumner/DC Thomson
Overnight snow on Low Wood Road in Stonehaven. Image: Scott Begbie/DC Thomson
Playtime in Aberdeen. Image: Kieran Beattie/DC Thomson
A cold morning in Kincorth.  Image: Chris Sumner/DC Thomson
Reidhaven Street in Elgin looked treacherous in the snow. Image: David Mackay/DC Thomson
Snow covers the car park at Elgin railway station. Image: David Mackay/DC Thomson
Aberdeen war memorial. Image: Becca Freestone/DC Thomson
Snow in Elgin. Image: David Mackay/DC Thomson
Edgar Road in Elgin was covered in slush. Image: David Mackay/DC Thomson

Traffic struggles on North Deeside Road in Peterculter. Image: Annette Cameron/DC Thomson
Traffic backed up on North Deeside Road. Image: Annette Cameron/DC Thomson
Snow covered rooftops in Aberdeen. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Power lines down in Shetland, where there has been extensive disruption. Image: SSEN
Wintery Portsoy Loch is partially frozen over. Image by: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
General views of Aberdeen Town House. Image: Scott Baxter/ Dc Thomson
Weather pics from Duthie park. Image: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
A very snowy and sunny Inverness with the Inverness Firth and the hills of Ross-shire beyond. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson
Weather pics from Duthie park. Image: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Aberdeen beach on a snowy day. Image: Chris Sumner/ Dc Thomson
Weather pics from Duthie park. Image by: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Dogs making the most of their off leash time. Image by: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Aberdeen ice rink clearing snow from the car park. Image: Chris Sumner/ Dc Thomson
Slippery paths at Duthie park. Image: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
A very snowy and sunny Inverness with the Inverness Firth and the hills of Ross-shire beyond. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson
Aberdeen beach walk on a snowy December day. Image: Chris Sumner/ Dc Thomson
Snowy sun from Duthie park. Image: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Blizzard-like conditions on Eday Road in Aberdeen today. Image: Chris Sumner/ Dc Thomson
Motorists driving very slow today with thick snow sweeping over Aberdeen. Image: Chris Sumner/ Dc Thomson
Iced over pond at Duthie Park today. Image: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Snowballs instead of tennis balls in today’s parks. Image: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Eday Road vehicles covered in thick snow in Aberdeen. Image: Chris Sumner/ Dc Thomson
Traffic slow  in Aberdeen. Image: Chris Sumner/ Dc Thomson
Winter conditions in Aberdeen. Image: Chris Sumner/ Dc Thomson
Hardy dog walkers braving the snow with their pooches. Image: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Aberdeen beach on a snowy day. Image: Chris Sumner/DC Thomson
Snow blizzard on Eday Road in Aberdeen. Image: Chris Sumner/DC Thomson
Snow on Froghall Terrace Aberdeen.  Image: Chris Sumner/DC Thomson
Aberdeen beach on a snowy day.  Image: Chris Sumner/DC Thomson
Portsoy Loch is partially frozen over. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Portsoy Loch is partially frozen over. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Portsoy Loch is partially frozen over. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
An expensive repair.. Car blocking the road- Hilton Drive and Rosehill crescent junction. Image: Chris Sumner/DC Thomson
Beautiful scenes from Duthie park. Image: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Snow blizzard in Duthie park. Image: Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Torry snow. Image: Leona Marie Maver
Aberdeen in snow. Image: Craig Roy
The Church at New Pitsligo. Image: Janet Arnott
Aberdeen in snow. Image: Craig Roy
Merida enjoying the change of scenery in Milltimber. Image: Jessica Murphy
Aberdeen Snow. Supplied by reader Chris
Garthdee this morning. Image: Karen Mitchell
Snow in Methlick. Image: Caroline Simpson
Victoria Bridge, Torry. Image: Sherylanne Green
Reader Demi Pert sent in this snowman she and her boyfriend made at their home in Aberdeen.
Alex the Jug playing in the snow in Peterhead. Image: Victoria Greig
Building a snowman takes a wrong turn for Carol Walker as Lewis gets covered in snow in Kintore. Image: Carol Walker
Union Terrace in snow. Image: Craig Roy