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Slopes open early at Scottish ski centre

12th November 2013 | 0 comments

Skiers and snowboarders can take to the slopes early this year, following the decision of a Scottish ski centre to open some of its runs earlier than usual. The CairnGorm Mountain ski facility, located close to Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands, was able to open its Ciste runs last Saturday due to prolonged heavy snowfall in the area. Of the …

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Multimillion pound conservation grant for Scottish Highlands

4th November 2013 | 0 comments

Conservation efforts in the Scottish Highlands have been given a boost by a multimillion pound grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The £3 million will be used to restore and conserve the rugged landscape of Coigach-Assynt in the north-west Highlands, through Scottish Wildlife Trust led community based projects. Funds will help to restore walking trails, blanket bog and heath moor …