An East Kilbride figure skater wowed her neighbours with a performance in her street.
Temperatures across the region plunged to below freezing last week, with a long period of wintry weather continuing in recent days.
A pain for some, the cold snap was well received by hundreds of families, who took to the snow for wintry fun, with the glistening sun off the bright white surfaces offering a somewhat magical start to the New Year.
And there was certainly something magical about Madison Galt’s performance, as laced up her skates to perform on Avon Drive.
The nine-year-old had also performed on Strathaven Pond.
Madison attends St Kenneth’s Primary and skates for East Kilbride Figure Skating Club.
She is coached by Yvonne Cameron, Silvanna Cameron and Michelle McIntyre – proud mum, Joanna, captured her daughter’s efforts on video.
However, Police Scotland have been moved to issue a warning to people taking to open water, raising concerns over health and safety.
That’s after a number of such instances appeared online at the weekend showing people making the most of the freezing conditions.
Ponds across the area have frozen over as a result of the bitter temperatures - leading many locals to dusting off their skates for the first time in months.
Police have now urged potential copycats to avoid taking to makeshift ice rinks amid the freezing conditions.
Chief superintendent David Duncan, said: “Winter, and the festive period, brings increased demands on all the emergency services, and the partner organisations which work alongside the blue light services.
“With the current restrictions on travel and socialising as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19), more people may be out walking in their local areas than might usually be, as well as exploring new locations.
“The best advice is to avoid open water, be it frozen or not, and don’t put yourself, your children or your pets at risk.
“It’s impossible to tell how thick ice is at a glance, and water temperatures beneath broken ice can quickly make someone hypothermic. Please, stay safe near water this winter.”
