More than 1,700 pupils began the working week off school as overnight snow showers caused disruption across the north.
A total of 30 primary schools and five high schools, plus 20 nurseries, were closed yesterday – leaving 1,757 pupils and 140 nursery children at home.
Several Schools were closed last month due to weather related circumstances, with thousands of pupils missing out on lessons.
Stagecoach bus services in Caithness were disrupted throughout the day due to road conditions, with several Caledonian MacBrayne services to both the Inner and Outer Hebrides at severe risk of delay or cancellation.
Services from Finnphort to Iona were delayed for most of the day, meanwhile two scheduled crossing from Ardmhor to Eriskay, the 5.20pm and 6.15pm services were both cancelled.
Crossing from Oban to Tiree were also cancelled, with additional services being provided today as part of an amended timetable; as the 6pm Uig to Lochmaddy service has been delayed until the early house of this morning due to forecast adverse weather.
Flights leaving from Stornoway airport were also adversely affected with several departures leaving more than an hour after schedule, due to fresh snowfall.
Officials confirmed the airport had been suffering with icy conditions on Friday and delays were as a direct result of passenger safety being their number one priority.
A Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) spokesman said: “Stornoway airport has been open all morning [Monday]. We have been snow clearing as required. Aircraft movements have been delayed by weather at a number of airports.”
