Snow problems: Scotland in pictures

The M8 was closed in both directions for many hours

This family were stuck in their car from 0400GMT

Edinburgh Airport was shut after it was covered in a blanket of snow

Wrapping up warmly is essential in the icy conditions

Many drivers found they had to dig their cars out of drifts

The army takes some stranded passengers to safety

These drivers were forced to take shelter overnight in the Aberdeenshire village of Whiterashes

Drivers in Tayside were also caught in the snow road chaos