It DOES snow in Scotland!

Some may remember we were going to go for Scotland for some skiing/boarding at the start of January. And then it stopped snowing so we gave it a miss.

Finally got there last weekend, and the snow was good! Although the wind, trip to A&E and hangovers not so! Got some good time on the slopes at Glencoe and the Nevis Range.

And after driving a few shy of 1000 miles in 4 days I can honestly say that I can’t think of any other vehicle I would have preferred to have done the distance in in those conditions. I can’t stop singing its praises whether on the motorway, flowing A Roads, or snow covered hillside B roads. Averaged 35.4 mpg, not bad considering we weren't hanging about on the journey there and back, and also all the cold starting. The only regret is not ticking the Xenon option...it's worth every penny, and I'm sure the 2 deer that were wandering across the A82 at midnight on Saturday feel the same way as well! Nightbreakers are getting fitted ASAP!

Few poor phone images, I think the Highlands are one of the most peaceful places on earth, photo's show why

Would like to add that thoughts are with those who have died in the highlands over the past couple of weeks. It is a beautiful place, but also dangerous.

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That looks fantastic. I've always fancied doing that at short notice. More so when I (eventually) get a FL2. How easy is it to arrange at short notice - I mean accommodation, ski hire, lift passes etc? Where's the best places to go for beginners? Past: FL2 TD4 HSE Auto
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Really easy, ski hire and passes are done on the day when you want to ski, although by booking the day before you can beat some queues. Accommodation depends what you're after, we found a self catering lodge in fort William which was ideal, but going into fort William there are endless b&b's. I've always booked , usually the day before we go but I'm confident you could easily just turn up and find somewhere.

Everywhere tends to have easy green runs, and also small practice slopes for complete novices. If you've never skied before though i'd recommend a visit to an Xscape to give it a try before trecking all the way up there  Mine: 2012 Golf GTI Edition 35
Family's: 2009 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Auto, Stornoway

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Glad you made it

what happened to go to A&E? Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

One of the girls with us starting coughing up blood one night we think its to do with the food we had that evening as she's lactose intolerant. Successful trip all in all though, may need to get my own gear though, size 15 boots are hard to come by!! Mine: 2012 Golf GTI Edition 35
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size 15, bet you saved money not needing ski's Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Nightbreakers don't help, neither do Xenons, the deer are too sneaky

One actually launched itself at the back of my car one day, waited till I was alongside her and then flung herself forward, lucky I managed to accelerate away from the daft beastie.

I think the headlights confuse them a bit also dont have a nice shiney car when the tups are about and to get back on topic, we have not had that much snow this winter.

Ghyllie oo! Shiney!
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Off topic I know, but is that 2 Goldens in your avatar? Are you heading to the big gathering this summer in Glen Affric?

Here's my boy...

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npinks wrote:

size 15, bet you saved money not needing ski's

I'm usually 13 but with ski socks I needed bigger, and about-one has 14 !

The deer are pretty clever, if clever was based on how many cars you can aim for travelling at around 70 mph!

True, little snow compared to 2 years ago when I last came in the winter. I was actually slightly worried on the way up, as we came through the night we couldn't see what was on the mountains. And the side of the road on the a82 the entire length was completely bare! Didn't take a picture but the car was the dirtiest I've ever had one by the time we got home! Mine: 2012 Golf GTI Edition 35
Family's: 2009 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Auto, Stornoway

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Bottom wrote:

Off topic I know, but is that 2 Goldens in your avatar? Are you heading to the big gathering this summer in Glen Affric?

Yes, thats my two goldens and Idont know if I will be at the meet, I only live about 5 miles away and never managed to get there yet
Apologies for the thread hijack Dave.

Ghyllie oo! Shiney!
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08 Freelander 2 XS Santorini Black - Her Majesty's Toy.