Stuck in Snow Near the Sidlaw Hills? Recovery Guide for Angus Drivers

Vehicle Recovery From Snow in the Sidlaw Hills and Angus Highlands

The Sidlaw Hills form a natural barrier north of Dundee and can receive significant snowfall while the city below remains clear. Drivers who underestimate Angus hill roads in winter frequently find themselves stranded. Here's what to do — and how Discovery Towing can help.

Common Problem Areas in Winter

• B954 through the Sidlaws — Coupar Angus to Dundee road, frequently blocked by snow
• Roads into Glen Clova and Glen Isla — steep, narrow, and poorly treated in severe weather
• B978 Glamis to Kirriemuir — open farmland with drifting issues
• High A93 sections toward Blairgowrie — exposed and prone to ice

If You Get Stuck in Snow

1. Do not spin your wheels — this digs you in deeper
2. If you have a shovel, clear snow from around all four wheels and create traction using a mat, grit, or even your floor mat
3. Call Discovery Towing at 01382 797941 — give your exact location including what3words if possible
4. Keep the engine running for warmth but crack a window slightly and check the exhaust is not blocked by snow
5. Stay with your vehicle — it's easier for recovery teams to find than a walking person

Snow Recovery Equipment

Discovery Towing's recovery vehicles are equipped with snow chains and winches for extracting vehicles from snow and mud in Angus hill areas. Do not wait too long to call — heavy snowfall can quickly make recovery routes impassable.