Where are the snow gates in Scotland?

They are most common on higher ground, particularly amongst the Scottish Mountains and on the Pennines, however they can also be found in more coastal areas, such as on the A9 near Dunbeath on the Caithness Coast.

Where are the Braemar snow gates?

Braemar Camera – situated on the A93 heading towards Glenshee ski centre.

What is a Snowgate?

The snow gate is a hydraulically activated attachment used to trap snow in front of a blade for a relatively short distance. (

Where is the Drumochter pass?

Scottish Highlands
The Pass of Drumochter (Scottish Gaelic: Druim Uachdair) meaning simply ‘high ridge’ is the main mountain pass between the northern and southern central Scottish Highlands. The A9 road passes through here, as does the Highland Main Line, the railway between Inverness and the south of Scotland.

Why are there no snow gates in Scotland?

Below is a list of snow gates in Scotland. Not normally related to snowfall, but road closures due to unstable cliffs above road. Not normally related to snowfall, but road closures due to unstable cliffs above road.

Are there any roadworks on the A9 in Scotland?

The following traffic incidents and congestion for a9 have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours: A9 DORNOCH BRIDGE – HIGH WINDS A9 KESSOCK BRIDGE – ACCIDENT There are no current incidents in this location. ROADWORKS 2.47MI FROM INVERNESS.

How often do snow gate cameras update their images?

Click on the Just Giving Image. Images are updated once per minute to allow you to see the road conditions and if the snow gates are closed. If you do not see an image, this is due to the camera uploading a new image, if you wait until the next page load or refresh the page the image should appear.

Why is the A9 such a dangerous road?

Its reputation is also linked to a confusing road layout, long stretches of single carriageway and motorists stuck behind high volumes of heavy goods vehicles, which are restricted to 40mph, leading to driver frustration and dangerous manoeuvres. Pc Cameron rejects the killer road tag, saying: “I wouldn’t class it as that.