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17 March 2008
Explore the Historical Royal Mile of Scotland
The Royal Mile in Edinburgh, Scotland, is the most historical mile of cobble stone streets...cut...

17 March 2008
Explore the Historical Royal Mile of Scotland
The Royal Mile in Edinburgh, Scotland, is the most historical mile of cobble stone streets...cut...

17 March 2008
Detective tracks down family fortunes
A Glasgow-based genealogist has made it her mission to track down relatives with a right t...cut...

13 March 2008
Glasgow Art Fair - Four Day Pass
A Theatre and Drama at George Square Glasgow in Glasgow on 30/03/2008.

13 March 2008
Glasgow Art Fair - Day Tickets
A Theatre and Drama at George Square Glasgow in Glasgow on 27/03/2008.

13 March 2008
Sing-A-Long-A Sound of Music
A Musical at Edinburgh Playhouse in Edinburgh on 22/03/2008.

13 March 2008
Spring Fling 2008 ? Scotland's Premiere Art and Craft Open Studio Event
Spring Fling is Scotland’s premiere annual art and craft open studio event.  Visito...cut...

12 March 2008
Airport passenger numbers rise
Latest figures show a rise in international traffic using Scotland's busiest airports last month.

12 March 2008
Scottish Climate Update February 2008
TOP LINE:     February was more than 2°C warmer than the long-term average...cut...

11 March 2008
COTTAGES AND CASTLES’ LETTINGS SOAR AS FLYBE OPEN UP SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS
Cottages and Castles Ltd, Scotland’s specialist holiday lettings company, has announced a dramatic increase in lettings taken during the first two months of the year from last year’s figures.

11 March 2008
Cairngorm Ski Conditions
Run Conditions: Lots of fresh snow fell yesterday (Monday) from the middle up and it is still snowing. All runs have fresh groomed powder snow and conditions are excellent, the M1 and White lady runs are unpisted. Pisted runs are available from the top to the middle via the Traverse, 105, Coire Cas, Zig Zags on fresh powder snow. The Gunbarrel is much improved and is now almost flat. With the additional snowfall today this should be filling in some of the runs and adding fresh powdered snow onto an established firm base. Current weather at 1097m: Current weather: Overcast and showers falling as snow above 800m, Wind W 15 - 25 mph, temp @ 900m -1C Weather forecast: Forecast for Tuesday: Broken cloud with scattered snow showers becoming occasional later. Visibility generally good except in the showers. Wind. Westerly 25-30mph. Temp. @900m -2 or -3C Road Status: ROAD OPEN. Maximum vert descent: 400m News from the slopes The Scottish Childrens Championships and the Bairns Bucket will now be held at the Nevis Range this weekend. The first funicular train up is at 9.00, with the last train up at 15.45, and the last train down at 16.30 The sledge park will be closed today. Sledges can be hired from the shop at the top. Due to streams and uneven ground under the snowpack, and for general safety on the pistes we do not allow customers to bring their own sledges up on the Funicular. Lift status: 1: Funicular Railway - Open 2: Car Park T-bar - Closed 3: Fiacaill Ridge Poma - Closed 4: Sheiling Platter Poma - Closed 5: Coire Cas T-bar - Open 6: M1 Poma - Open 7: White Lady T-bar - Closed 8: Coire na Ciste T-Bar - Open 9: Trainer Tow 1 - Expected to open 10: Ptarmigan T-Bar - Open 11: West Wall Poma - Closed 12: Day Lodge Poma - Closed Last update: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:09:00 GMT

11 March 2008
The Lecht Ski Conditions
Run Conditions: One nursery run complete, new snow on afirm base. Current weather at 650 : Some snow showers,light wind,cloudy Weather forecast: Road Status: ROADS OPEN Maximum vert descent: 30 News from the slopes Skis, snowboards,blades,boots,poles and clothing for all sizes available for hire at the centre. Lift status: 1: Eagle - Closed 2: Osprey - Closed 3: Grouse - Closed 4: Robin - Closed 5: Wren - Open 6: Snowy Owl Chair - Closed 7: Tubing - Closed 8: Magic Carpet - Open 9: Petrel - Closed 10: Kestrel - Closed 11: Falcon - Closed 12: Harrier - Closed 13: Rail Park - Closed 14: Buzzard - Closed 15: Eagle 2 - Closed Last update: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 10:10:00 GMT

11 March 2008
Nevis Range Ski Conditions
Run Conditions: RUNS - Even more snow on upper runs. All upper runs complete with great cover and excellent skiing. Most lower runs are complete and you can ski back to top station and bottom of chair. Beginners runs patchy in places. Sledging available. Most runs on the mountain are accessible from the uplift we are running. Current weather at 650m: CURRENT WEATHER Bright and clear spellswith showers & low cloud at times. Wind& temp at 650m:WSW 10-30mph, 0C Weather forecast: FORECAST FOR TUESDAY Sunny intervals, showers falling as snow above 700m in pm. Wind/temp at 900m: WSW 35-45, -2C Road Status: ROADS Clear. Maximum vert descent: 550 News from the slopes HOW MANY DAYS HAVE YOU SKIED AT NEVIS RANGE THIS SEASON? The current status in the competitions to see who can ski the most number of days on a season ticket, or buy the most day tickets on a keycard is as follows: season ticket - 8; day tickets bought on a keycard - 2. If you think that you can beat these numbers now or before the end of the season let us know your keycard number. For more information, see www.nevisrange.co.uk. Its easy to enter! Lift status: 1: AlphaButton - Open 2: QuadChair - Open 3: GooseT-Bar - Open 4: SummitButton - Open 5+6: Linnhe/Lochy Button - Closed 7: PortableTrainerTow - Closed 8: WarrensT-Bar - Expected to open 9: GreatGlenChair - Closed 10: RobRoyT-Bar - Closed 11: BraveheartChair - Closed 12: Gondola - Open Last update: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:21:00 GMT

11 March 2008
Glencoe Ski Conditions
Run Conditions: Looking good to go this morning: All runs have good cover of fresh snow on a firm base. Current weather at 2200ft: Dy and bright Weather forecast: Dry and Bright in the Morning, moderate W winds. Road Status: All Roads Clear. Maximum vert descent: News from the slopes Please call our weather report and booking line 01855 851226 for regularly updated information. During the summer months we have been busy upgrading the restaurant facilities with new decking at the Plateau Cafe. The ski hire has benefited from a complete refit and has again been stocked with new equipment. The ski hire can be very busy at weekends so arrive early to secure equipment. Lift status: 1: AccessChairlift - Open 2: PlateauTow - Open 3: CliffhangerChairlift - Open 4: LowerT-BarTow - Closed 5: Topbuttontow - Closed 6: TopT-BarTow - Open 7: BeginnersTow - Closed Last update: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 08:58:00 GMT

11 March 2008
Skye tourism businesses go for growth
It's being hailed as Scotland's most exciting tourism development programme and a group of...cut...