SCOTLAND'S snow sport centres are gearing up for the new season after an early snowfall over the Cairngorms.
The slopes of the mountains near Aviemore were covered in an unexpected blanket of white, much to the delight of tourists making the most of the October school holiday.
It was reported there was at least an inch of snow on the summit of Cairn Gorm, while there was a dusting in the car park, which is around 2000ft above sea level.
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