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The drive to target 25,000 households follows the death of an aristocrat from haemochromatosis, the most common undiagnosed genetic condition in Scotland.

Snow days have been an endless source of fun for youngsters for generations, but not so for commuters or rural residents.

Full list as more than 180 schools in Scotland are forced to close on Monday (January 15) as snow and icy weather causes disruption.

Snow and ice have closed schools across the north and north-east this morning, with many others delayed opening until 10am.

With yellow weather warnings in place for snow and ice today and this week, schools are closed on safety grounds - with more than 50 shut today in one council area

"Scary" and "gobsmacked" were among words used by redundant employees of Stewart Milne Group to describe their reaction to losing their jobs.

SIR – The Houthis attack ships in the Red Sea (“US and UK launch strikes on Houthi rebel bases”, report, January 12). Hezbollah attacks from Lebanon. The Palestinians attack from Gaza. All these acts of war are supported by Iran.

Fascinating talks, exercise classes and even a dip in the North Sea, the free event at Aberdeen Beach Ballroom is sure to motivate people.

An Arctic blast is set to hit the north of Scotland next week potentially bringing "disruptive" conditions, warns the Met Office.

The waits for some rural patients were around three times as long as those experienced in areas such as Aberdeen, Tain and Elgin.