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4 March 2008
My Little Piece of Scotland
My Little Piece of Scotland

3 March 2008
Glencoe Ski Conditions
Run Conditions: Dry and Bright with moderate NW winds. All runs have lots of fresh snow. Lovely skiing across the whole mountain. All unused e-tickets and bookings remain open until the end of the season. Please rebook at your convenience 01855 851226 or email angela@glencoemountain.com.lease view our webcams and look at our weather links for live information. All unused e-tickets and bookings remain open until the end of the season. Please rebook at your convenience 01855 851226 or email angela@glencoemountain.com. Current weather at 2200ft: Dry and Bright Weather forecast: Snow and very cold for the next couple of days. 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 - Expected to open 5: Topbuttontow - Closed 6: TopT-BarTow - Open 7: BeginnersTow - Open Last update: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 12:36:00 GMT

3 March 2008
Cairngorm Ski Conditions
Run Conditions: Fresh, overnight snow had improved the conditions. We have fresh, powder snow on a firm base. Snowsports in the Ptarmigan Bowl and Ciste Fairway were excellent as are the run from the top to middle via the traverse, Coire Cas and the Gunbarrel. The top two Zig Zags have good cover, but the bottom two are broken, although with the continued snowfall the narrow runs are starting to gain some width. It is bitterly cold at the top and more snow is forecast for the coming few days. The Army Championships will be held on the 105 in the morning. We hope to reopen it early in the afternoon. Current weather at 1097m: Current weather: Dry and bright with fresh laying snow, Wind N 30 mph, temp at 900m -6C Weather forecast: Forecast for Monday: Scattered snow showers at most levels, by late afternoon merging into a spell of persistent snow. Blizzard conditions possible later. Temperature at 900m: -5C to -7C Windspeed: N or NW 15-20mph, later 25-30mph Road Status: ROAD OPEN Maximum vert descent: 400m News from the slopes 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 - 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 - Closed 7: White Lady T-bar - Closed 8: Coire na Ciste T-Bar - Open 9: Trainer Tow 1 - Open 10: Ptarmigan T-Bar - Expected to open 11: West Wall Poma - Closed 12: Day Lodge Poma - Closed Last update: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:07:00 GMT

3 March 2008
British People 'Overlook Britain' as a Holiday Destination
Travel opportunities may be closer to home than Brits think

3 March 2008
Britain is a Key Short-Break Destination
VisitBritain tips Edinburgh as a top tourist spot

3 March 2008
Two Week Holidays Face Extinction
The traditional two week holiday is dying out

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

3 March 2008
Nevis Range Ski Conditions
Run Conditions: Fresh new snow overnight giving complete cover to all areas. 6" - 8" ofpowder giving good skiing on areas with a firm base. All lower runs have a good covering of new unpacked snow. Pisting in progress. Alpha has 6" on the dry slope for beginners and lower abilities. Today's conditions are excellent for all levels of skiers and snowboarders. Current weather at 650m: CURRENT WEATHER Heavy snow showers withvarying visibility.Wind & temp at 650m:Winds W 10-15mph, -4C Weather forecast: FORECAST FOR MONDAY Heavy snow showers.Clearing between showers. Wind & temp at 900m: W 25mph, -5C Road Status: ROADS Clear & Gritted Maximum vert descent: 600 News from the slopes SNOWSHOEING - Try it Today! 1km marked track at top station for all abilities. 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 - Open 3: GooseT-Bar - Open 4: SummitButton - Open 5+6: Linnhe/Lochy Button - Open 7: PortableTrainerTow - Closed 8: WarrensT-Bar - Closed 9: GreatGlenChair - Closed 10: RobRoyT-Bar - Closed 11: BraveheartChair - Closed 12: Gondola - Open Last update: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 11:31:00 GMT

3 March 2008
Orienteering in the Striking Landscapes of Scotland
Orienteering is an adventure sport in which competitors make use of a magnetic compass and...cut...

3 March 2008
Orienteering in the Striking Landscapes of Scotland
Orienteering is an adventure sport in which competitors make use of a magnetic compass and...cut...

3 March 2008
The Lecht Ski Conditions
Run Conditions: All runs require more snow. Nursery area has been groomed, but thin cover. Current weather at 650 : Partly cloudy, cold north west wind. Weather forecast: Road Status: ROADS OPEN, slight snow. Maximum vert descent: 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 - Closed 6: Snowy Owl Chair - Closed 7: Tubing - Closed 8: Magic Carpet - Closed 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: Mon, 03 Mar 2008 08:22:00 GMT

3 March 2008
Murdo's Mission for the Tourist Industry
He's white, fluffy, goes by the name of Murdo and is on a mission to help businesses in th...cut...

2 March 2008
Cairngorm Diary
A Cairngorm Diary 24th - 29th July, 1932 recorded by James Nicoll Kerr Henderson (1908-198...cut...

2 March 2008
Glenshee Ski Conditions
Run Conditions: RUNS Some fresh snow on the upper runs, but more needed for uplift. Cafe open as normal. Current weather at 600: CURRENT WEATHER Light snow showers. Wind/temp at 600m: 15mph W +2C. Weather forecast: FORECAST FOR MONDAY Mainly dry day withlong sunny periods. Light to moderate W wind. Freezing level 600m. Road Status: ROADS Open. Maximum vert descent: News from the slopes SNOWSHOEING - Try it Today! 1km marked track at top station for all abilities. 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 - Closed 4: ButchartsAccessPoma - Closed 5: ButchartsT-Bar - Closed 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: Sun, 02 Mar 2008 13:11:00 GMT

2 March 2008
The Woods, Forests, and Forestry of Ross-Shire
From from the Transactions of the Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland.