How is Scotland preparing for the upcoming winter season?

Scotland is boosting its winter preparedness with around 240 gritters, a 497,000-tonne salt stockpile, advanced weather forecasting systems, new sensors, and automatic barriers to mitigate severe weather disruptions.

What is the impact of severe weather on Scotland's trunk road network?

Over the past three years, flooding has restricted Scotland's trunk road network for an average of 62 days per year, a significant increase from the 20-day average recorded between 2015 and 2017.

What are some of the key routes that Scotland is focusing on for winter preparedness?

Scotland has dedicated snow plans for major routes like the M8, M74, M77, M80, and the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route to ensure the safety and mobility of its citizens during the winter months.

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Scotland Boosts Winter Readiness with Advanced Weather Tech and Salt Stockpile

13 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Flooding has restricted Scotland's trunk network for an average of 62 days per year over the last 3 years
Scotland will deploy around 240 gritters to salt and plow the trunk road network this winter
Scotland has 497,000 tonnes of salt in stock, more than was used last winter

Scotland Boosts Winter Readiness with Advanced Weather Tech and Salt Stockpile

As Scotland braces for the upcoming winter season, the country has significantly bolstered its readiness to tackle severe weather disruptions. According to the latest data, over the past three years, flooding has restricted Scotland's trunk road network for an average of 62 days each year, a stark increase from the 20-day average recorded between 2015 and 2017.

To mitigate these escalating weather threats, Scotland's annual winter service will deploy around 240 gritters to undertake salt spreading and snow plowing patrols of the trunk road network. The preparations also include dedicated snow plans for key routes like the M8, M74, M77, M80, and the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route.