Scots couple build giant 6ft igloo in front garden after Storm Darcy brings blizzards

Shetland.Stunning footage captures the moment the couple were surrounded by the killer whales, who then swam right underneath their tiny boat.Nick McCaffrey and Kelly Nicol were out on their small 4m Avon Rib boat when the orcas suddenly appeared.They described the incident as “incredible but terrifying” due to the huge size of the animals.Kelly said: “There was a moment of thinking this is incredible but a bit too close but they are so beautiful."Nick said: “It’s intimidating.

Crieff on Friday night, February 19, after the teenager had reportedly taken ill.He was sadly pronounced dead at the scene by cops.The Perthshire youth has been named locally as Matthew Taylor.Devastated mum Dee Taylor took to social media to thank well-wishers for the flood of messages of support she's received.She wrote on Facebook: "I would just like to thank everyone for the such kind words and to let anyone who doesn’t know already that my youngest son Matthew passed away last night."Sweet

mountain rescuers has warned of the danger of quick changing conditions after a volunteer was paralysed rescuing covid rule breakers in Cumbria earlier this month.Chris Lewis, from the Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team in the Lake District, suffered life-changing injuries during a rescue on February 6.The 60-year-old fell 150m rescuing two campers - damaging his spinal cord and suffering multiple face fractures.Kev Mitchell, vice chair of Scottish Mountain Rescue sent his thoughts to Chris and his

Aberdeenshire.Officers from Police Scotland in a marked Peugeot Estate patrol car became stuck in the white stuff on the B9150 near Crossfields Farmhouse, in Turriff, on Saturday at around 2.30pm.The local farmer spotted the cops in trouble before jumping into his tractor to help free the car.Footage of the police being towed up the road was captured on camera - and the hero didn't stop there.He helped free several other cars before cops and locals thanked the big hearted man for his

Gordon Ramsay told a TikTok chef it's no surprise that he's single after he watched him create a horror Valentine's pastry.The telly chef who likes to have a say in other's recipes, didn't hold back when he saw the unusual and slightly disturbing Valentine's dish.As people around the UK get ready for St Valentine's Day on Sunday, the apple and cherry pie by Nikkal Carraz wasn't a dish that Scots born Gordon was ready to recommend.

a massive milk lorry up an icy hill has been rewarded - with a year's free supply of dairy products.We told how Charlene Leslie had nipped out for a bottle of Irn Bru and some snacks when she saw the eight-wheel HGV struggling through the heavy snow in Cowdenbeath, Fife on Tuesday as Storm Darcy continued to rage.The mum-of-three said she couldn't leave the driver 'without help' and was videoed pushing the Graham's milk lorry up the slope from behind.An incredible 18-second clip of the feat went

St Andrews have been left stunned after a local stream turned bright orange.The Kinness Burn was left the unusual shade following days of heavy snowfall and rain in the area, although the exact cause of the discolouration is unknown.Environmental officers have now launched an investigation into the phenomenon, which may be the result of water from historic mine works.Some locals have since dubbed the water the 'Irn Bru Burn' due to its similarity in colour to the famous fizzy drink.

mum who, went viral after helping push a lorry to safety amid Storm Darcy, 'was just trying to help' as shocked locals watched on.Charlene Leslie was 'just popping to the shop for some Irn-Bru and snacks' when chaos erupted in her hometown of Cowdenbeath, Fife on Tuesday.We told how vehicles struggled to get up one hill in the town centre due to heavy snowfall in the wake of Storm Dacy.

NHS workers free accommodation during the cold snap.Owners of the Beveridge Park Hotel, in Fife, are welcoming doctors and nurses who can’t travel during the arctic weather.Last night over a dozen members of staff from the Victoria Hospital, in Kirkcaldy, took up the generous offer.A similar number are expected to take up the offer tonight.An employee at the hotel said the manager was doing his “good deed” for the hard working NHS workers.He explained that most of the medics had travelled from

icy slope'.The unknown woman was videoed 'pushing' the massive Grahams milk HGV on a snow covered street in Cowdenbeath, Fife earlier today as Storm Darcy continues to rage.In the 18-second clip, uploaded onto the popular Fife Jammers Facebook page, the huge eight-wheeled lorry can be seen moving forward as she pushes it from behind up the hill.The social media page captioned the video 'Just your average Cowdenbeath woman pushing a lorry up a hill.'It has since picked up hundreds of likes and

Falkirk are being told to stay off the roads as heavy snow and blizzard conditions continue to batter the area.Dashcam footage shows treacherous conditions on some routes in Grangemouth.The district is one of the worst hit parts of the Central Belt, with gritting teams said to be working round the clock to keep roads clear.There's an Amber 'be prepared' snow warning in place across much of Central Scotland until 9pm tonight.Conditions have led to some picturesque senses though, with the Kelpies

Storm Darcy continues to wreak havoc.Police are asking the public to stay at home and only make essential journeys amid heavy snowfall.The Met Office has a yellow weather warning in place until 9pm for much of the country, which a separate amber weather warning is in place for the central belt and east coast.A car crashed on the M90 southbound at the Halbeath off slip near Dunfermline at 4.28am.It is understood a lorry jack-knifed and no one was injured.

Vanessa Hudgens squealed with excitement this morning as she woke up to fresh snow in South Queensferry.The High School Musical star is currently in Scotland filming the third follow-up to her successful Netflix movie The Princess Switch.The American actress was seen wrapped up in a snowsuit ready for a day of filming in the midst of Storm Darcy.Videos on her Instagram story showed her arriving at Hopetoun House for filming this morning.The 32-year-old snapped the stunning grounds covered in

Storm Darcy.Using skis, snowboards and "anything from their homes", revellers flocked to the area last night after the city was blanketed in snow.Freezing conditions blanketed the city in snow over night, turning the West End park into a scene from the Alps.However, the images prompted concern from some residents over the lack of social distancing in place.Dozens of people were pictured huddled up along the park’s banks, despite the recommended two metre distance.In one image, a wall of people

Storm Darcy has triggered a new wave of Cold Weather Payments for dozens of postcodes across Scotland. Those eligible will receive £25 to cover their heating bills, which is paid automatically by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) into their bank account.

Glasgow before smashing into another car last night.It comes after Storm Darcy, dubbed the 'Beast from the East 2' , triggered travel chaos for Scots.Heavy snow has brought the country to a standstill with numerous accidents reported across Scotland.In a video filmed in Glasgow City Centre pandemonium unfolded when the driver of a Tesla attempted to drive down the steep Blythswood Street.The driver stops at the top of the hill and takes a moment to consider his options before making the foolish

An amber weather warning for snow is in place across the central belt and east side until 9pm. A yellow weather warning for snow is in place for the rest of the country.

garden.Doreen Wood was stunned to see the massive creature appear at her window in Braemar, Aberdeenshire while in the kitchen with her husband Brian.The animal had wandered into the village after becoming hungry and looking for food in the thick snow.Doreen snapped some quick pictures before chucking out some carrots for it to enjoy at around 9am.But the wild animal couldn’t find his way out of the garden and instead made itself a bed from grass and stayed all day.It wasn’t until after 4pm

direct to your inboxStorm Darcy has been likened to 'Beast from the East 2' as a cold blast of wintry weather has swept along the east coast of the UK overnight.Parts of England and Scotland are still covered by snow and ice warnings as the new week begins amid the nation’s ongoing cold snap.The Met Office has issued severe amber snow warnings for London and south-east England, where heavy snow is likely to cause long delays on roads and to rail and air travel.Forecasters are warning of a strong