Storm Christoph hits Scotland with snow and ice

Jan 21, 2021

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Snow and ice sweep Scotland

Motorists are facing difficult driving conditions across Scotland today as Storm Christoph brings heavy snow and rain.

The Queensferry Crossing was closed this morning, and there are several yellow warnings for ice across the nation.

We'll be busy bringing you the latest updates of travel disruption in our live blog.

For the latest weather updates, see our LIVE blog here.

Joe Biden 'lifts America to its feet'

"On a staircase that was a crime scene, in a city that has become a fortress, before a citizenry divided against itself, America has reaffirmed the promise of its democracy in the latest iteration of a centuries-old ritual of renewal that has seldom meant more."

So writes our columnist Martyn McLaughlin, reflecting on yesterday's inauguration of Joe Biden as the new US president.

He shares his thoughts on key points from Biden's hope-harnessing speech, and where it could go from here.

Did you watch the inauguration? How did you feel? Read Martyn's analysis here.

Discovery of massive island ritual site

An exciting breakthrough has been made by archaeologists exploring the New Stone Age in Scotland.

Thousands of years ago people were drawn to a spectacular feature on the landscape of the Isle of Arran.

It's more than a kilometre long and is helping to reshape Neolithic history in Scotland.

We'll let you find out more about this discovery by delving into our story.

>> Do not miss the latest coronavirus news as it happens on our LIVE blog.

Thank you for reading, have a great day.

Ginny - ginny.sanderson@jpimedia.co.uk


	Storm Christoph Live: Travel updates as Scotland hit by snow and ice, Queensferry Crossing closed

	Motorists are facing difficult driving conditions across Scotland as Storm Christoph brings heavy snow and rain. Follow all the updates with our live blog.

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