A group of tourists got caught up in a snow drift on the A9 this morning after deciding to stop for a photo opportunity.
The group, who are “new to snow” took the chance at the Drumochter Pass.
Conditions on the summit were about -3c with heavy snow drifts as the tourists stopped.
Drivers were forced to battle against treacherous conditions on Scotland’s roads today after snow storms brought accidents and delays to routes.
Emergency services and gritters were out in force all over the country in an effort to deal with the worsening conditions.
On the A9 at the Drumochter Pass, Highlands, several lorries jackknifed across the road as they struggled to deal with the weather.
Police constantly patrolled the area to quickly be on hand at the site of any accidents.
At the highest point of the pass where the snow was around a foot deep, the high winds caused it to drift and blow across the road.
Difficulties brought on by the weather in Aberdeenshire were particularly bad.
The snow gates had to be closed on the A93 at Braemar, while the route between Cockbridge and Tomintoul was also closed off.
Earlier in the morning, a lorry was blown over on to the side of the A90 near Stonehaven due to the high winds in the area.
