SCOTS are bracing for their coldest day in more than a decade – with temperatures set to plunge as low as -15°C.
And the best advice for those of us heading out in this weather is to “walk like a penguin”, according to health chiefs.
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Bosses at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde reckon stretching arms and taking short, flat-footed steps could avoid a nasty fall and trip to A&E.
Determined to put that theory to the test, ppplucky Scottish Sun reporter Harry Williamson donned his best penguin outfit to find out what the public think of the advice.
And his ice-catching get-up certainly caught the attention of punters across Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Park and George Square as temperatures continued to plunge.
Bruce Downie, 51, from Partick in the city’s west end, said: “I hadn’t heard about the NHS saying that but I suppose we all do it.”
Lorraine McCallum, 56, from the east end instead reckons sturdy footwear is in order to keep you from a nasty fall.
She said: “I suppose it makes sense. I put the penguin walk on whenever it’s icy outside.
“But what you really need in this weather is a good pair of boots.”
And Sharon Lloyd, 51, from nearby Rutherglen added: “Everyone just needs to be careful.
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“The important thing to tell people in bad weather is if you don’t need to go out then stay inside.”
Dr Emilia Crighton, director for public health at NHSGGC, said: “Remember, when it comes to getting around on ice, penguins know best, so when you’re out and about in the next few days, adopting the penguin stance is a really effective way to move without falling.”
