Skiers are expected to flock north

Four days of severe weather brought misery to people across Scotland earlier this week.

Thousands were stranded in their homes - many without electricity for long periods.

Several main roads and rail lines were blocked by snow, with hundreds of children receiving an unexpected school holiday.

Glenshee was completely cut off for a time, but the weather then appeared to bring good fortune.

According to marketing director Shona Ballantine, it has been inundated with enquiries from skiers keen to take advantage of the snow.

She said: "We've certainly got better snow cover than we did last year.

"It is some of the best snow conditions we've had for the past 35 years.

"So nobody who is coming up is going to be disappointed. It really is tremendous skiing."