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Rain will sweep northeastwards tonight, heavy at times and preceded by a spell of snow even to low levels.
Tomorrow... A very windy start for Central and Southern Scotland. Severe gales, with gusts of 60 to 70mph, will affect much of the West Coast. Higher parts of the Central Belt will see 50-60mph gusts. The Firth of Clyde will see large waves, and possible overtopping of coastal defences during the morning.
For western, Central and Southwest Scotland, it'll be a cloudy day with outbreaks of rain and sleet, and snow for the high ground. Across Eastern Scotland, it'll be a bright start, with a touch of frost, and a fine morning for most.
Inverness, Moray and Northern Aberdeenshire will hang on to the best of the brightness tomorrow. Across the Highlands, winds will ease for a time during the morning, but towards evening, they'll strengthen to gale or severe gale, with gusts of 70mph possible over the Western Isles.
A bakery in Perth has been crowned World Scotch Pie Champion of 2015.
Murrays Bakers came top in the competition which saw entries from a hundred pie makers.
Fifty expert judges tasted more than 550 products, such as bridies and sausage rolls, to come up with the winner.
Two-time Masters championJohn Higgins was knocked out of the tournament after suffering a 6-4 defeat by Mark Allen in the first round at Alexandra Palace.
The match began with real quality as Higgins made two centuries and Allen one as the pair were locked at 3-3.
Allen went 5-3 up and although Higgins got a frame back with a break that ended with a missed yellow when on for a 147, the Northern Irishman held on.
BBC Scotland Travel
A8 Port Glasgow - snow causing severe congestion - with long delays too in both directions on the A761 and B788 Kilmacolm Road. T.T.
The boss of an award-winning restaurant has been found guilty ofsexually assaulting four former waitresses.
Robert McAleese, 38, who runs Little Italy in Dumfries, was placed on the sex offenders' register following the verdict at Dumfries Sheriff Court.
Sheriff Brian Mohan said he accepted the credibility of the four waitresses who said his actions left them upset, frightened and confused.
McAleese, of Cairn Court, Dumfries, will be sentenced next month.
Josh Davey made an unbeaten half century and took six wickets asScotland hammered Afghanistan by 150 runs in the Dubai Triangular Series.
Scotland recovered from 75-5 to post 213-7 thanks to a 99-run partnership between Richie Berrington (62) and Davey (53 not out).
BBC Scotland Travel
The A85 Crianlarich to Lochearnhead road - HGV stuck in the snow near Killin at Lix Toll - queues in both directions. T.T.
Tina Jack sent in this photo of Boat of Garten at lunchtime.
This was the scene in the morning:
BBC Scotland Travel
#A761 Kilmacolm to Port Glasgow road - heavy snow causing severe congestion in both directions - just passable with care. T.T.
BBC Scotland Travel
A760 Largs - Kilbirnie road (Haylie Brae) is closed because of the snow. T.T.
Coming up onReporting Scotland tonight:
- Snow continues to disrupt commuters around Scotland.
- More on the Scottish Government's plan to set up energy jobs taskforce.
Tune in at 18:30, on BBC1, online or on your mobile.
Footballer Derek Riordanhas appeared in court charged with assault and breach of the peace in Edinburgh.
The ex-Scotland player pleaded not guilty at Edinburgh Sheriff Court to assaulting a man in the Black Bull pub in The Grassmarket on 6 December 2014.
His defence solicitor, Kathleen More, said he also denied gesticulating in a threatening manner and struggling with Stewart Sugden, a member of staff.
Political correspondent, BBC News
The UK's military aviation watchdog has said a collision avoidance system must be fitted to the RAF's fleet of Typhoons "with full haste".
The Military Aviation Authority also warned that a collision between a Typhoon and a commercial jet, however improbable, would be "catastrophic".
The MAA's advice follows a critical report issued last year into a mid-air collision between two RAF Tornados. The Ministry of Defence said programmes had started for the fitting of systems.
Dundee Utd will not let Gary Mackay Steven leave in the transfer window for any less than two hundred and fifty thousand pounds I'm told
National restrictions should be imposed on Scotland's strip clubs to prevent new brothels being opened,an expert has advised MSPs.
Sex work expert Prof Phil Hubbard said there was an inconsistent approach in England and Wales leading to appeals over the refusal of licences.
But the strip clubs' trade association warned against imposing a "draconian regime" on local authorities.
The comment came as parliament was considering new licensing legislation.
Hibernian intend to launch a scheme next month that would give fans up to 51% ownership.
Chair of the newly-created Hibernian Supporters Limited (HSL), Kenny MacAskill MSP (pictured left) believes it is "a watershed" moment for the club.
HSL will acquire shares with money from supporters of the Edinburgh team.
"It's about equality while providing collectivity, so we can ultimately obtain ownership of the club," MacAskill told BBC Scotland.
ScotRail sent us this picture of snow at Dalwhinnie station.
Rangers statement: "Further to the announcement on 17 December 2014, Rangers Football Club Limited (the "club") lost the appeal with the Judicial Panel of the Scottish FA on 13 January 2015 in respect of the EBT Commission fine of £250,000 levied on RFC 2012 PLC (previously The Rangers Football Club plc) (in liquidation). The club will now take the matter to arbitration."
BBC Scotland Travel
Calmac's Fionnphort - Iona ferry is cancelled for the rest of the day - with the last sailing on the Lochaline - Fishnish ferry 4.30 today.
BBC Scotland Highlands and Islands reporter
Councillors have recommended that Highland Council closes four schools on Skye and replace them with a new building on one of the sites.
The local authority's education committee has backed the proposed closures of Edinbane, Dunvegan, Knockbreck and Struan (pictured) primaries.
A new school would be built at Dunvegan.
The proposal will be put to a full meeting of Highland Council in March.
A man whokilled his mother before burying her dismembered body in a shallow grave in Edinburgh has been jailed for nine years.
James Dunleavy, 41, killed 66-year-old Philomena Dunleavy, following a row at his flat in Edinburgh in spring 2013.
Dunleavy was convicted of culpable homicide due to diminished responsibility at the High Court in Edinburgh in January 2014.
Snowfall has caused travel disruption across the country and led to dozens of schools being closed.
There have been numerous minor accidents on Scotland's roads and traffic was tailed back for miles on the A9 after heavy lorries had problems negotiating a steep hill.
Police Scotland have urged motorists to consider whether their journey is necessary and to ensure they are adequately prepared for the road conditions.Watch Craig Anderson's report.
Ross Rennie has announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect because of injury.
The 28-year-old Scotland international has not played since October and had been seeking specialist advice about a neurological problem.
He moved to Bristol from Edinburgh in January 2014 and made 13 appearances, scoring seven times.
"I feel very privileged to have been a professional rugby player," said Rennie, who has earned 20 caps.
BBC Scotland education correspondent
Plans to reform the wayuniversities are governed need to go further, according to an education union.
The University and College Union called for governing bodies to have a more representative mix of people.
It backed plans to elect university chairmen and chairwomen but said candidates should not be vetted and all staff and students should get a vote.
The Scottish government's consultation on university governance is due to run until the end of the month. A bill is expected to follow later.
Jordan McGhee has signed a new contract with Hearts.
The 18-year-old, who was out of contract with the club in the summer, has featured regularly for the Championship leaders this season.
His deal will see him remain at Tynecastle until the summer of 2017.
Queen of the South made a profit of £55,000 last year in their first season back in the Championship.
The Doonhamers finished fourth in the league and reached the promotion play-offs.
The figure will be reported to the club's annual general meeting next month.
The 2013/14 season was the second in a row in which the Palmerston Park club operated in the black after major restructuring.
Prosecutors have ordered an independent investigation after a 58-year-old woman apparently set herself on fire at a police station in West Dunbartonshire.
The woman suffered serious burns in the incident in the reception area of Clydebank police station, in the town's Montrose Street, on 7 January.
She is still being treated at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner will examine the incident.
A bouncer who was cleared of murdering a father outside a bar has been given a community payback order for assaulting him.
A jury cleared Jonas Marcius in December of murdering Craig Grant outside the Tonik bar in Aberdeen, but found him guilty of assault.
He was sentenced to 250 hours of unpaid work at the High Court in Edinburgh.
Co-accused Kiel Hauley was told he must carry out 90 hours unpaid work under a community payback order.
Council body Cosla has voiced worries that plans to end the collection ofhistoric poll tax debt could encourage non-payment of outstanding council tax.
Spokesman Kevin Keenan told MSPs that people who are struggling financially may think they can "walk away" from paying into the current system.
The controversial tax was abolished in 1993 leaving £425m in debts.
Edinburgh councillors will be asked to commit to a multi-million pound upgrade for Meadowbank sports complex or potentially see it close in five years.
Built for the 1970 Commonwealth Games, the council's proposal for a replacement depends on filling a funding gap of up to £20m.
Last year more than 500,000 people used the sports complex.
Edinburgh city council leaders believe a replacement could extend its life by another half century.