Braemar

Some of Scotland's mountain resorts say it has been the best winter snowsports season in six years.

The man appeared to have stepped onto an overhanging ledge of snow at Glas Maol on Saturday afternoon.

Parts of mainland Scotland, Orkney and Shetland were covered by weather warnings earlier.

Heavy snow fell across northern Scotland where amber weather warnings have now expired.

Among the events are caber tossing, hammer throwing, Highland dancing, a hill race and pipe band parade.

The tiny insects have now been recorded at three lochs in the Cairngorms, but nowhere else in the UK.

Forecasters say parts of the country could fall below -16C overnight on Thursday.