GALLERY: Highlanders make the most of the wintry weather with sledging, snowmen and snowballs

The people of the Highlands and Moray have been out making the most of the snow.

Over the past few days, northern Scotland has been covered in a blanket of the white stuff after a cold snap sent temperatures plummeting.

Although the wintry weather has caused widespread travel disruptions, many people have made the most of the situation.

Over the past few days, there have been mass school closures in the Highlands, with a handful also closed in Moray and Aberdeenshire.

Children have been making the most of the time off and our photographer Sandy McCook has been out snapping them enjoying themselves.

Readers have also been submitting pictures through our social media page.