News

9 March 2008
Scotch Cheese-making
An article from the Transactions of the Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland.

6 March 2008
Credit Card Protection is not Travel Insurance, Expert Says
Holidaymakers warned to ensure they have proper cover

6 March 2008
Parish of Monquhitter
Added the Parish of Monquhitter from the Aberdeenshire volume of the New Statistical Accou...cut...

6 March 2008
The Sutherland Fencible Regiment
Another account from Sketches of The Character, Manners and Present State of the Highlande...cut...

6 March 2008
The National Theatre of Scotland and Wee Stories Present The Emperor's New Kilt
The National Theatre of Scotland is delighted to be working with Wee Stories for the first...cut...

5 March 2008
Glasgow International Festival of Contemporary Visual Art
It is the aim of the 2008 Glasgow International Festival of Contemporary Visual Art to sho...cut...

5 March 2008
Cairngorm Ski Conditions
Run Conditions: With recent snowfall there is about 5-10cm of fresh snow on an established firm base. There is a good cover of snow in the Ptarmigan Bowl and Ciste fairway, and also on the run from top to middle via the Traverse, Coire Cas and the Gunbarrel. It is very windy heading from the top along the Traverse. The Cas still has rocks showing especially on the sides. The top Zig Zag has good cover, but the bottom two are still broken. More snow is forecast for the coming few days. Current weather at 1097m: Current weather: Overcast and feeling cold in the wind. Wind SW 65mph. Weather forecast: Forecast for Wednesday: A generally cloudy day with some rain early on, falling as snow on summits.Turning drier later, with pockets of sunshine toward the east in the afternoon. Wind. W 40mph strengthening to 50 to 80mph. Temp @900m 0C rising to +3C but feeling as cold as -16C in the wind. Road Status: ROAD OPEN. Maximum vert descent: 400m News from the slopes The Funicular Railway is expected to open at 9am. All other uplift is on hold due to high winds. We will keep this under constant review, and inform you if conditions change. Should the winds drop today the Coire na Ciste tow will not operate due to a mechanical problem. The West Wall poma will operating in it's place, loading from the bottom of the fairway. 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 VANS Terrain park is closed for the next few days to relocate the features and redress the Piste conditions. The sledge park is closed. 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 - Expected to open 2: Car Park T-bar - Closed 3: Fiacaill Ridge Poma - Closed 4: Sheiling Platter Poma - Closed 5: Coire Cas T-bar - Expected to open 6: M1 Poma - Closed 7: White Lady T-bar - Closed 8: Coire na Ciste T-Bar - Closed 9: Trainer Tow 1 - Expected to open 10: Ptarmigan T-Bar - Expected to open 11: West Wall Poma - Expected to open 12: Day Lodge Poma - Closed Last update: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:22:00 GMT

5 March 2008
UK Holidays Popular for Green Travellers
Those with an environmental conscious are staying on home soil

5 March 2008
ABTA: Holidaymakers Favour Price Over the Environment
Travellers think sustainble holidays will be expensive

5 March 2008
The Lecht Ski Conditions
Run Conditions: Nursery area complete with manmade snowGood cover on the Robin,Wren and Magic Carpet.Main runs Grouse and Chairlift offers good skiing,Eagle 1 complete butthin in places. Current weather at 650 : Moderate west wind. Dry and bright. Weather forecast: Road Status: ROADS OPEN Maximum vert descent: 150 News from the slopes Skis, snowboards,blades,boots,poles and clothing for all sizes available for hire at the centre. Lift status: 1: Eagle - Open 2: Osprey - Closed 3: Grouse - Expected to open 4: Robin - Open 5: Wren - Open 6: Snowy Owl Chair - Expected to open 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 - Expected to open 15: Eagle 2 - Closed Last update: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:46:00 GMT

5 March 2008
Nevis Range Ski Conditions
Run Conditions: All upper runs complete. Soft packed snow on firm base on pisted areas giving good skiing on all upper runs. Lower runs still have cover with some areas for lower abilities and sledging. Snowshoes for hire for use on the mountain. Current weather at 650m: CURRENT WEATHER Drizzle and cloudy, poor visibility. Wind/temp at 650m: SW 30-40mph, 2C Weather forecast: FORECAST FOR WEDNESDAY Cloudy with rain and wet snow. Wind & temp at 900m: W or SW 50-60mph, 0 < -2C Road Status: ROADS Clear. Maximum vert descent: 550 News from the slopes SNOWSHOEING - Try it Today! Hire your snowshoes from our snowsports hire. No previous experience required! Sat 8 Mar - Slopestyle Competition. Freestylers can test their skills on the Terrain Park at the Summit of Aonach Mor. Excellent Prizes & Sounds. This legendary event is not to be missed! Lift status: 1: AlphaButton - Open 2: QuadChair - Expected to open 3: GooseT-Bar - Open 4: SummitButton - Expected to open 5+6: Linnhe/Lochy Button - Expected to open 7: PortableTrainerTow - Expected to open 8: WarrensT-Bar - Expected to open 9: GreatGlenChair - Closed 10: RobRoyT-Bar - Closed 11: BraveheartChair - Closed 12: Gondola - Open Last update: Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:30:00 GMT

5 March 2008
"The Auld Alliance" in New France Henry B. M. Best
This is the next chapter from The Scottish Tradition in Canada.

5 March 2008
Green light for Borders rail line
Transport Minister sets out way forward for reinstatement of Edinburgh - Galashiels rail link.

4 March 2008
Glenshee Ski Conditions
Run Conditions: RUNS The Cairnwell and Butcharts runs are now complete with fresh snow on a firm base. The Cairnwell race course has good cover down to the in-run to the tow which is narrow, Butcharts has good cover over its entire length. Access tothe skiing involves walking. Current weather at 600: CURRENT WEATHER Clear blue skies. Wind/temp at 600m: 10mph N -2C. Weather forecast: FORECAST FOR WEDNESDAY Mainly cloudy but dry day. Freah SW wind. Freezing level 700m rising as the day goes on. Road Status: ROADS Open. Maximum vert descent: 250 News from the slopes SNOWSHOEING - Try it Today! Hire your snowshoes from our snowsports hire. No previous experience required! Sat 8 Mar - Slopestyle Competition. Freestylers can test their skills on the Terrain Park at the Summit of Aonach Mor. Excellent Prizes & Sounds. This legendary event is not to be missed! Lift status: 1: CairnwellChairlift - Closed 2: ClaybokiePoma - Closed 3: CairnwellT-Bar - Expected to open 4: ButchartsAccessPoma - Closed 5: ButchartsT-Bar - Expected to open 6: CarnAosdaT-Bar - Closed 7: DinkDinkPoma - Closed 8: PlasticSlopePoma - Closed 9: SunnysidePoma1 - Closed 10: SunnysidePoma2 - Closed 11: SunnysideChairlift - Closed 12: ClunyPoma1 - Closed 13: ClunyPoma2 - Closed 14: TomDeargPoma - Closed 15: BeagPoma - Closed 16: CaenlochanPoma - Closed 17: MeallOdharT-Bar - Closed 18: MeallOdharPoma - Closed 19: CoireFlonnPoma1 - Closed 20: CoireFlonnPoma2 - Closed 21: GlasMaolPoma - Closed Last update: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:02:00 GMT

4 March 2008
Glencoe Ski Conditions
Run Conditions: WE ARE CLOSED WED 5TH AND THURS 6TH MARCH DUE TO FORECAST FOR STORMFORCE WINDS. LOOKING TO RE-OPEN FRIDAY 7TH AT 9AM. Current weather at 2200ft: Weather forecast: WINDY, WINDY, WINDY 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 - Closed 2: PlateauTow - Closed 3: CliffhangerChairlift - Closed 4: LowerT-BarTow - Closed 5: Topbuttontow - Closed 6: TopT-BarTow - Closed 7: BeginnersTow - Closed Last update: Tue, 04 Mar 2008 16:58:00 GMT