With the current wintry weather conditions, and a forecast of continued heavy snow showers, ALL schools in Shetland will be CLOSED to staff and pupils on Monday 5th January.
The Eric Gray @ Seafield centre will also be closed - families will be contacted directly. Council-run youth clubs will not be open on Monday evening.
The following Council managed-facilities will be closed on Monday 5th January.
- Islesburgh Community Centre and Central Cafe
- Brae HS Games Hall
- Gilbertson Park Games Hall
- Sandwick JHS Games Hall
- Scalloway PS Games Hall
- North Loch Park 3G Pitch
There will be NO public bus services running before 10am on Monday morning. The 'overlander' service to the North Isles (Service 24V) is CANCELLED on Monday. Depending on weather and road conditions, announcements will be made after 10am what bus services may operate.
Due to road conditions and forecasts, there will also be NO household waste or recycling collections in Shetland on Monday 5th January.
The Met Office has an Amber Alert for Snow in place from 1800hrs on Sunday 4th January until 1000hrs on Monday 5th January.