Scotland records 'coldest April night' in eight years

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Braemore in the HighlandsImage source, BBC Weather Watcher/ ForestWay
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Many parts of Scotland saw snow over the weekend, including Braemore in the HIghlands

Scotland has recorded its coldest April night in eight years with temperatures dropping to almost -10C, the Met Office has confirmed.

The temperature at Tulloch Bridge in the Highlands fell to -9.4C overnight.

Many parts of Scotland has snow at the weekend, including the Highlands and Aberdeenshire, with low temperatures across much of the country.

Forecasters have predicted dry and settled weather over the next few days, but it will remain cold.

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There will be another "widespread frost" overnight on Monday, BBC Scotland Weather said.

Wintry weather also affected northern England over the weekend, with heavy snow causing disruption over parts of Teesside and North Yorkshire.

AuchlevenImage source, Tyke/BBC Weather Watchers
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A bright but chilly scene at Auchleven in Aberdeenshire

Ben NevisImage source, Busy Bee/BBC Weather Watchers
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Snow-capped mountains, including Ben Nevis, in a BBC Weather Watchers' image from Fort William

Frosty leafImage source, Ian Barnes/BBC Weather Watchers
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Frost patterns on a leaf in Alloa

Pollachar, Western IslesImage source, South Uist Vibes/BBC Weather Watchers
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With clear skies overnight there was the chance for stargazing and aurora spotting from some places, including Pollachar in South Uist

Snow in NairnImage source, Brian Ashman
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A flurry of snow in Nairn on Sunday

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