PICTURES: Half a foot of snow hits inland Aberdeenshire

This photograph taken by Braemar councillor Geva Blackett shows the blanket of snow which covered the village in just a few hours.

“It was really thick here, we must have about six inches of snow,” she said.

“The photo was taken at about 10am this morning and it’s been snowing since.

“It is coming from the west. The roads seem to be ok, but the trouble is it is quite windy.

“If you haven’t got your winter tyres on, I’d go and do it now.”