Weather / All schools to remain closed on Tuesday
UHI Shetland campuses will also be shut
ALL SCHOOLS in Shetland will be closed to pupils tomorrow (Tuesday) due to the ongoing wintry weather.
A blanket closure was also put in place today (Monday), extending bairns’ Christmas break.
The decision came following discussions between Shetland Islands Council and Police Scotland.
UHI Shetland also said its Lerwick and Scalloway campuses will remain closed to staff and students.
Lying snow is still affecting travel in many areas and temperatures will fall well below freezing again this evening.
The Met Office currently has a yellow warning for snow and ice in place until 11.59pm on Tuesday.
Sport and leisure facilities managed by Shetland Islands Council will also remain closed, including games halls and sports pitches, and Islesburgh Community Centre. The Eric Gray @ Seafield centre will also be closed tomorrow.
Household recycling collections will be attempted in Lerwick tomorrow (cardboard and paper).
All other black bag collections outside of Lerwick will be cancelled and rescheduled for a later date when road conditions improve.
For updates on public bus services, people can check the voicebank on 01595 745744.
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