Traffic troubles ease after snow hits the Borders

A number of routes in south east Scotland have been affected by snow

Traffic troubles have started to ease after wintry conditions hit a number of routes in south east Scotland.

Some vehicles were reported to be getting stuck on the A7 near Ashkirk and also near Mosspaul following heavy snow on higher ground.

Stretches of the A68 were also affected, along with both the A73 and A72 in Peeblesshire.

Scottish Borders Council said a number of school buses had been cancelled but no schools had been closed.

Problems were also reported on the A702 and an accident on the A68 added to delays.

The A721 was closed for a time as conditions deteriorated.

Snow and sleet were forecast to last in the area until late morning when the situation began to improve.

However, temperatures are set to remain low until rain and winds sweep in on Friday evening.