Tales from the Frozen North
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Cairngorm: the Aviemore ski resort's prayers for snow are answered. A deliriously happy Tommy Paul, manager of the Cairngorm Chairlift Company, burbles: 'If I had ordered this blizzard personally, I couldn't have timed it better.' Alas, the drifts are so deep that all access roads to the pistes are closed.
Forfar: Aileen Johnston, who manages a class for slimmers in Brechin, endures the ultimate nightmare as she and several hundred other trapped motorists in a local hotel are offered a diet of high-calorie Forfar bridies (meat pies). She tries to convert hungry lorry drivers to the slimmers' path. She fails.
Tain: Cheryl Brunella, landlady of the Aultnamain Inn, 1,400 feet above Tain on the A836, plans an entry to the Guinness Book of Records for 'Britain's Quietest Pub'. Six-foot drifts block every route to the Inn. 'There's no point opening,' she says. 'I'm the only customer.'
Paisley: Allan Stewart, Scottish industry minister, misses the start of a business award ceremony after blizzards force his convoy to stop. The awards were highlighting a government programme called New Start.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments