Scottish Water is urging homeowners and businesses on Arran to protect their properties against the winter weather as the country experiences freezing weather conditions.
With temperatures colder in Scotland than on Mount Everest for much of last week as the result of an Arctic snowbomb, the utility firm is calling on customers across Scotland to follow a simple code to protect pipes and reduce the risk of them becoming frozen during sub-zero temperatures.
The Scottish Water winter code advises anyone with a home, holiday home or business premises to take action to heat, insulate and protect their properties, whether the property is old or new, during the cold weather.