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Wow - the snow has arrived early this year!

This photo was taken on the 21st December 2009 just upstream of the new bridge over the River Spey in Grantown on Spey, firmly emdedded in the Cairngorms National Park.

Today it has never risen above -8, which is pretty chilly by anyone’s standards.

The snow is set to stay over Christmas, and by the looks of things into the New year too.

We have a Christmas torchlight parade in Grantown, starting at 7pm on the 23rd December. As usual it will be a great spectacle, and with the snow, the real reindeer and our very own Santa Claus, will be in their element. The parade makes it’s way to the square, where will be carols, mulled wine and mince pies.

This event gets bigger and better every year - the kids love it, even if some of the carol singing is a bit of a tester. Great fun, and tradition, for all ages.

The skiing at Cairngorm Mountain, near Aviemore and the Lecht ski area is marvellous. Loads of packed powder snow, looks like it’s to be a great winter for skiing.

If you are looking to stay overnight, take a look at www.visitgrantown.co.uk for last minute deals. The accommodation usually books up very quickly over the festive period, and when the snow arrives EVERYONE wants to be here. However, there are still places available - so take a look, and have a proper White Christmas for a change.

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Are you tired of spending New Year’s Eve packed in an expensive bar, waiting to get served, not heard in a position to think for themselves, let alone for chat with friends?

Well, maybe it’s time to take matters into their own hands, so your friends gather together and go to the highlands for their Hogmanay celebrations this New Year

Renting a home for a few days over New Year’s Eve is an increasingly popular way of farewell to 12 months and is especially popular with those who have reached their late twenties and feel that they are done with the celebration of the hedonistic New Year’s Day, their youth.

And there is no reason why rent a house with a group of friends or family is so popular, but as blowing all your money on a great night, you will enjoy a long weekend of celebrations, other activities will include outdoor such as hiking, fishing and cycling in the nearby countryside. It is also a good opportunity to another part of the country that it might otherwise be unlikely to see visitThe Scottish Highlands and Islands are particularly popular with New Year revelers in search of

There are hundreds of properties across the lakes and valleys to choose from, depending on how far you can be your new year.

The west coast of Scotland offers many secluded, rustic cabins and farms, with a crackling wood fire and views over the beautiful lakes.

If you are looking to get a New Year’s in the game of golf, Fife is the place to go, head for a fisherman’s cottage overlooking a harbor for a traditional Scottish experience

Winter sports enthusiasts may even be able to get a few days skiing in, despite the unpredictable nature of Scottish weather means that you are probably not your heart on the slopes of the firing or Cairngorm Glencoe, but you never know you were on the

For those who are south of the border who do not want to travel too far to the north, the Scottish Borders is an ideal place for a taste of Scotland, without getting so long journey

Whatever part of Scotland for your Hogmanay celebration, you should be able to find a rental house to adapt your needs.

Be of great houses, which accommodate up to 20 people, the perfect pair of cozy cottages for a romantic New Year’s Day, forget drums in a crowded disco - this year, why not spend Hogmanay in the Highlands?