Went for a run on Monday 9th to The Lecht Ski Centre (A939). A lovely clear day with dry roads plus light traffic. There was snow lying on the side of the road in places & the ski lifts were working. I dont ski so no worry carrying skis. There is a great section of single track road on the A939 as you turn off A93 west of Ballater. Its very twisty & humpy followed by a steep packhorse bridge
About a mile from the ski centre there was a dead donkey on the road side, how it got there I've no idea. I know its not long since Easter but there was no evidence of palm leaves.
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Tim