It’s been stunning here since the beginning of April; most of the time, dry, dusty trails and cool days of very long daylight. Scotland’s summer is frequently April-June.
Over on the west coast, it’s been even warmer and drier than here this year; how about the conditions at Ft Bill for the DH world cup?
Then it rains for much of July & August…..
And as for sport on the world stage, how about kayaking and athletics? Team GB for athletics is awash with Scots runners. Top 20 men at London Marathon: 3 Ethiopians; 4 Kenyans; 4 Scots!
At Glencoe ski area last Saturday, it was like some kind of outdoor festival. DH racing under the access chairlift. 200 ultra runners and their individual support crews passing through on the West Highland Way race. 40 skiers and boarders climbing up to have a midsummer slide. And an estimated 100 parascenders making the most of the hot sun and cool breeze to get some serious air over the glen. Happy days.