The recent weather across Scotland is no doubt not what many of us expected the start of spring would be like.
With plummeting temperatures and snow blanketing much of the country, many people's plans for a pleasant spring day out to celebrate the start of the new season have been put on hold.
While it's true that now might not be the perfect time for a picnic in the park or a trip to some pretty gardens, that doesn't mean you can't enjoy a nice day out. In fact, some Scottish destinations look even better when the weather turns a bit wintry.