Brrr-ace yourselves: Sub-zero scenes in Scotland

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Temperatures have dipped across Scotland with icy scenes in the likes of Newtonhill near Aberdeen

Temperatures dipped to -8C (18F) in Scotland overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday with a cold snap set to continue.

Snow and ice warnings are in place along the east coast for much of the week.

It has produced scenes of frozen landscapes throughout Scotland as winter begins to bite.

Here is a selection of images from around the country showing the wintry weather.

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Everyone across Scotland has been adjusting to the cold weather
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A snowy image of Braemar was captured by Chris Booth
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The chill extended as far south as Clovenfords in the Borders
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Early action was being taken in Ballater to help keep people moving
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The low temperatures affected all kinds of things in Stirling
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Foulford in Perth and Kinross saw temperatures plummet
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More snow and frost is forecast in the days ahead
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The road at Carrbridge was being kept clear for the time being
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Frosty leaves at High Glasnick in Dumfries and Galloway
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Some winter sunshine at Crosshouse near Kilmarnock
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A deep frost at Lasswade in Midlothian
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Snow has been falling in Ballater
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Another typically wintry view at Nethy Bridge
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The cold snap - in places like Belhelvie in Aberdeenshire - is forecast to last for some time

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