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Best pictures from Glenshee and the Lecht as snow brings crowds to the slopes

The recent cold snap has been great news for snowsports enthusiasts - and for the operators of the Glenshee and Lecht ski centres

By Morag Lindsay & Katherine Ferries
A winter wonderland for the snow sports enthusiasts. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
A winter wonderland for the snow sports enthusiasts. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

As Scotland shivers through the coldest spell of the winter, it’s not all closed schools and dicey road conditions.

Skiers and snowboarders have been having a (snow)ball and the slopes at Glenshee and Lecht were packed with thrill-seekers on Thursday.

Our photographers joined the crowds to grab a slice of the action.

Here are some of the best pictures from the day.

Enjoying the snowy conditions at Glenshee Ski Centre. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Skiing the Scottish way – Glenshee adventure awaits. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
A beautiful day to have fun at Glenshee Ski Centre. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
In the queue, dreaming of the downhill thrill. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
A moment to rest at the Glenshee Ski Centre. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Snow lift serenity before the mountain adventure. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Skiing through the Scottish Highlands – Glenshee style. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
A day well spent! Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
A busy snow day at Glenshee Ski Centre. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Natalie Feather (from Balfron) and right is Stephanie Edwards (from Grantully) enjoy a day at Glenshee Ski Centre – Thursday 18th January 2024 – Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Wandering Where (from Leicester) and on the right is Nathan Osman (from Southhampton). Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
There’s no business like snow business. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
The slopes are always better with friends. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Emily Gilmour (aged 8), Amy Potter (aged 5), Ruby O’Connor (aged 11) and Anna Gilmour (aged 6) – all from Bankfoot. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Pupils from Anderson Primary in Forres at Lecht Ski Centre. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
A great day to go skiing at Lecht Ski Centre. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Snowmobile at Lecht Ski Centre. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Life is better on a snowboard. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Ski more, worry less at Lecht Ski Centre. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Axel Haudiquet from Glenkindie enjoyed a day of snowboarding at Lecht Ski Centre. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
A Pupil from Anderson Primary in Forres gets some skiing practice at Lecht Ski Centre. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Snow days are the best days. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
Pupils from Anderson Primary in Forres enjoy a Snow school day! Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson

 

Day four of severe weather – including snow and ice – which continues  to disrupt travel across the country.

Snow covering Aberdeen Beach. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Furry friend’s snow-day bliss! Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
A robin near the bank of the River Dee. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
Drone images show the snow over Milltimber and Peterculter area. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Clearing the pavements on Springfield Road. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
Snow covered Milltimber and Peterculter area. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Katie enjoying the snow at the River Dee, Riverside Drive. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
A heavy snow on the A9 Cromarty Bridge this afternoon brings traffic to a crawl. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson
A car covered in snow on the side of the road.
The snow has caused a lot of disruption in some places. Image: Jason Hedges/ DC Thomson
A very snowy Inverness city centre this morning during a passing snow shower. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson
Snowy Elgin.  Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson
A deserted Invergordon High Street this afternoon between heavy snow showers. Image: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson
Walking the dog on the banks of the River Dee. Image: Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
A photographer enjoys the snow at Johnston Gardens. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson
Winter’s icy embrace – battling the snow to set the car free. A frosty challenge! Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

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