Keep Scotland moving

Transport Minister Graeme Dey standing by our gritter fleet for winter 2021/22

Winter service launch 2021/22

Scotland’s largest salt barn is open for business as part of the huge operation that aims to keep Scotland’s trunk road moving during the winter months.

Read about how we're ready for winter

Find out more about how we keep Scotland's trunk road network moving during the winter months, through a combination of new technology and the expertise of our road operating companies.

Winter service

Our winter service operations allow the safe movement of users on the trunk road network and minimise delays and disruption.
Our gritter fleet for winter 2021/22 outside the salt barn

Winter fleet

New equipment has been added to the winter service 2021/22, including a fleet of bright orange gritters.

Technology and Traffic Scotland

Read about ice sensors on the Queensferry Crossing and Modern Intelligent Transport Systems that help road users plan their journey.

Plan your journey

Traffic Scotland and Traveline Scotland use the latest technology to deliver up to date travel information for Scotland.

Driving in bad weather

There are lots of simple things you can do to make your journey safer and less stressful during severe weather.

Be prepared for winter

Gritter fleet

Traffic Scotland

Ready Scotland

Travelling during COVID-19

Remember we look after the trunk road network - contact your local council for other routes.