A82 Glencoe
A82Mountain route; often first to close in snow. Critical for Fort William and Glen Coe traffic.
Search hint:
Open on Traffic Scotland →A82 Glencoe
Snow gates Scotland – live status & winter route checks
Key snow gate locations and links to Traffic Scotland. We link you to the official status page; check before winter travel.
Snow gates are used to close specific routes during adverse weather so that drivers are not caught on high-level or exposed roads. Traffic Scotland operates gates on key corridors such as the A82, A93, and A939. Always check status on their official page before travel – we do not show live gate data here, only curated links and guidance.
Key snow gate locations
Use the search hint on Traffic Scotland’s page to find each location quickly.
A82 Tyndrum
A82Junction area; can be closed during severe weather on the A82 corridor.
Search hint:Open on Traffic Scotland →A82 TyndrumA93 Spittal of Glenshee
A93Highest main road in the UK; Glenshee ski area and Braemar route. Frequently gated in winter.
Search hint:Open on Traffic Scotland →A93 Spittal of GlensheeA93 Braemar
A93Braemar and Cairngorms access; Glenshee road often closed in snow.
Search hint:Open on Traffic Scotland →A93 BraemarA939 Cock Bridge
A939Lecht and Cairngorms high-level route. Alternative A95 via Grantown when closed.
Search hint:Open on Traffic Scotland →A939 Cock BridgeA939 Bridge of Leachd
A939Part of the A939 corridor; can be closed with Cock Bridge in severe weather.
Search hint:Open on Traffic Scotland →A939 Bridge of LeachdA9 Drumochter
A9High-level pass Perth–Inverness. Often first to close in winter; check before heading north.
Search hint:Open on Traffic Scotland →A9 DrumochterA9 Slochd
A9Summit south of Inverness; snow and ice risk. Key for Aviemore and Inverness traffic.
Search hint:Open on Traffic Scotland →A9 Slochd
Frequently asked questions
- What are snow gates?
- Snow gates are barriers used by Traffic Scotland to close specific high-level or exposed routes during severe winter weather. When closed, the road is not passable until conditions improve and the gate is reopened. Always check status before travelling on affected routes.
- Where can I see live snow gate status?
- We do not scrape or display live snow gate data. We link you to Traffic Scotland’s official snow gates page, where you can see current status for each location. Use the links and search hints on this page to find the right gate quickly.
- Which routes are most likely to close?
- High-level routes such as A82 Glencoe, A93 Glenshee (Spittal of Glenshee), A939 Cock Bridge and Leachd, and A9 Drumochter are often the first to close in snow. Traffic Scotland’s winter driving page has advice and alternative routes.
- What if the gate is closed when I need to travel?
- Use Traffic Scotland’s winter driving advice for alternative routes – for example A95 via Grantown when A939 is closed. Allow extra time and check road conditions and weather (Met Office) before setting out. For chauffeur or tour travel, we can help plan around winter conditions.
- Do you run tours in winter?
- Yes. We run chauffeur and guided tours year-round. In winter we factor in snow gate status, road conditions, and weather when planning routes. See our Chauffeur Inverness and Tours pages to discuss your trip.
- How often is snow gate status updated?
- Traffic Scotland updates status on their site as conditions change. We do not hold or display that data here; always check their official page immediately before travel on affected routes.
Chauffeur, tours & destinations
Plan your Highland trip with a dedicated driver or a guided tour. We run from Inverness to Skye, Speyside, the Cairngorms, and beyond.
Related
More from the travel conditions hub, plus chauffeur and tours.