Sean Batty of STV weather was in Tomintoul today. There were icicles over a metre long hanging from buildings on Main Street. 🥶

#Tomintoul #Icicle #Ice #Cold #Weather #SeanBatty #STV

@david_castleton in 18th century Scotland we hid an entire seminary in a remote Highland glen.

https://www.scottishcatholicarchives.org.uk/Collections/Seminaries/Scalan

#Scalan #Tomintoul #Catholic

Scalan

The Secret Seminary at Scalan in the Braes of Glenlivet in 1716.

BBC News: World's strongest man and British shot put record holder Capes dies
RIP Geoff Capes
He used to be a regular in the heavies events at Tomintoul Highland Games. Even more impressive in person and in a kilt.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/athletics/articles/c36pn5d7eydo
#GeoffCapes #Tomintoul
Geoff Capes: World’s strongest man and British shot put record holder Capes dies aged 75

Geoff Capes, British shot put record holder and two-time world's strongest man dies aged 75.

BBC Sport
(155) White Bridge-Glen Brown-Glen Avon Circuit (Moray)

An enjoyable circuit on the slopes of Tom Beag, in remote hill country on the edge of the Cairngorms. The route passes through sheep pasture, conifer woodland, and heather and juniper, giving great…

The Mack Walks
(178) Tomintoul Village-The Still Circuit (Moray)

A refreshing and undemanding little hike around and about the attractive Highland village of Tomintoul, on the roof of Moray. There are some interesting features along the way, and wonderful scener…

The Mack Walks
Historic Highland games has best turnout in decades

An increase in tourists saw a “bumper crowd” attend a village’s near two-century old Highland games.

Northern Scot

Had to laugh at this Highland Games results page. Wonder if the dancing secretary put it together 🤣 💃

#Tomintoul #HighlandGames