WE’VE been hit by sub-zero temperatures and wintry showers, resulting in treacherous road conditions and heavy traffic. But don’t worry – because some of Scotland’s best-named public service heroes are on the case.

Traffic Scotland have dispatched Andy Flurry, Sir Salter Scott, Gritty Gonzales and Ice Destroyer – just some of the brilliantly named gritters who were on patrol across the country yesterday.

Gritallica could also be spotted near the Cairngorms, though an Enter Sandman spreader was nowhere to be seen.

Several of the gritters – like Ready, Spready, Go – treat roads in the north east, where BEAR Scotland are responsible for maintenance.

A spokesperson said: “A few winters ago we got involved with a competition led by Transport Scotland to help name some of our 32-tonne gritters, and reached out to local primary schools in our areas to help us come up with some names for the vehicles.

“We had a great response from the schools that were involved with the competition, with some excellent entries submitted.

“We now have the likes of Sprinkles, Mrs McGritter, Sir Grits-a-lot and Gritty Gritty Bang Bang out working on trunk roads.”

The Met Office expects the wintry conditions to last until Thursday.

In the meantime, the winter vehicles – and their names – can be spotted on Transport Scotland’s Gritter Tracker.

Do you have any pun-filled name ideas for Scotland’s gritters? Let us know in the comment section below!