Scotland records coldest April night in 8 years

Apr 12, 2021

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	Scotland records the coldest April night in eight years as temperatures plummet to almost -10C

	Scotland has recorded the coldest April night since 2013 according to the Met Office.

Coldest April night in eight years recorded

Scotland has recorded the coldest April night since 2013, according to the Met Office.

Last night (Sunday) was the iciest in eight years, with temperatures plunging well below minus.

Did you feel the chill? Read exactly how cold it got here.

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