The snow fell overnight and into the morning
© Peter JollyThe snow fell overnight and into the morning
Spring may have sprung in the lowlands - mostly - but winter is still clinging hard to the Highlands.

Visitors to Aviemore Mountain Resort could be forgiven for thinking it was deep in December, rather than the middle of May, after 40cm of snow fell overnight.

The thick snowfall comes as cold northerly winds from the Arctic continue to drive weather patterns in Scotland, with the Met Office reporting temperatures below average for this time of year.

However, the lack of warmer weather elsewhere has been a boon for the resort, with winter sports lasting beyond their usual cut-off date in April.

Located in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, the resort offers a wide range of activities for visitors.


Just 10 miles from Aviemore, between Perth and Inverness, it provides easy access to one of Scotland's most popular mountain destinations.

Visitors can take in panoramic views from a variety of viewpoints or choose from a selection of unique outdoor activities and experiences, including 30km of ski runs.

Other attractions include a mountain biking park, mountain tubing and a zip line.

The cold snap comes after Scotland experienced its coldest May night for five years earlier this month - as the temperature dropped to well below zero.

The Met Office recorded a temperature of - 6.1 at Altnaharra in the Highlands on 5th May - the lowest recorded since 2021.

The current cold weather comes a week after the country was on course to enjoy its hottest day of the year, with temperatures predicted to peak at over 22.5C in April.