Five facts about the winter solstice

The winter solstice takes place today (Wednesday, December 21) - the shortest day in the northern hemisphere.

Here are five facts about the winter solstice:

Sarah Gowanlock (25) visited Allanfearn Waste Water Treatment in Inverness last year. She said: 'What an opportunity! I got to see where the water goes after flushing and learned so much. So much care and thought went into the presentations and we received a really warm welcome."

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