Gritters and snowploughs deployed in the Lothians as snow blankets roads

Drivers are warned to take extra care.

Gritters and snowploughs have been out in the Lothians this morning as many roads are blanketed by snow.

Gritters are still out on the A702 in Midlothian.

Amey SE Trunk Roads, which maintains Scottish South-East roads for transport Scotland, wrote on Twitter: "Gritters remain out on the #A702 treating and clearing where required.

Snow on the roads at Nine Mile Burn.

"Driving to the conditions is essential during winter weather as a small incident can have a huge impact on traction and gritters being able to pass and keep roads open"

East Lothian Council tweeted: "Snow ploughs and gritters have been out in the outlying parts of the county overnight and this morning and all roads are open including the Gifford to Duns road which drivers are advised is 'passable with care'."