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In Pictures: Mush! Scots get their skates on

Taking to the ice in Edinburgh.
Taking to the ice in Edinburgh. Taking to the ice in Edinburgh.

The Met Office may have weather warnings in place over icy conditions in many parts of the country – but these hardy Edinburgh residents were keen to take advantage.

Skaters headed to the Scottish capital’s Inverleith Park – and some brought along their four-legged friends to join in the fun. Perhaps they will have less chance of falling over…

Winter weather Jan 9th 2021
Winter weather Jan 9th 2021 (Jane Barlow/PA)
Winter weather Jan 9th 2021
Winter weather Jan 9th 2021 (Jane Barlow/PA)
Winter weather Jan 9th 2021
Winter weather Jan 9th 2021 (Jane Barlow/PA)
Winter weather Jan 9th 2021
Winter weather Jan 9th 2021 (Jane Barlow/PA)
Winter weather Jan 9th 2021
Winter weather Jan 9th 2021 (Jane Barlow/PA)
Winter weather Jan 9th 2021
Winter weather Jan 9th 2021 (Jane Barlow/PA)
Winter weather Jan 9th 2021
Winter weather Jan 9th 2021 (Jane Barlow/PA)

Jenny Cook, 77, was among those showing off her skating skills.

The Met Office has a yellow weather warning in place for ice across much of Scotland until Sunday morning.

Winter weather Jan 9th 2021
Winter weather Jan 9th 2021 (Jane Barlow/PA)
Winter weather Jan 9th 2021
Winter weather Jan 9th 2021 (Jane Barlow/PA)
Winter weather Jan 9th 2021
Winter weather Jan 9th 2021 (Jane Barlow/PA)
Winter weather Jan 9th 2021
Winter weather Jan 9th 2021 (Jane Barlow/PA)