Forecasters say parts of the country could fall below -16C overnight on Thursday.

Braemar holds the record for for the lowest temperature ever recorded anywhere in the UK - will it hit another record low?

The trusty Flexmobile - nicknamed Old Flex - has been part of the Braemar Mountain Rescue Team since 1985.

Temperatures below -10C were felt in areas in Aberdeenshire and the Highlands, with Braemar recording -11.2C.

Arctic air has been working its way in from the north, bringing cold temperatures that for the coming days.

Charles and Camilla were keen spectators at the games on their summer break to Aberdeenshire.

Braemar Castle is reopening following a £1.6m community-led restoration project.

Mountain rescue teams risk extreme weather to help climbers "having the worst day of their lives".