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| Kilted skiers set 'world record' | Kilted skiers set 'world record' |
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| More than 200 skiers and snowboarders have set a new "world record" for the most people in kilts going down a piste. | More than 200 skiers and snowboarders have set a new "world record" for the most people in kilts going down a piste. |
| Participants came down in a line from the Ptarmigan Top Station on CairnGorm Mountain, near Aviemore. | Participants came down in a line from the Ptarmigan Top Station on CairnGorm Mountain, near Aviemore. |
| Money raised from the event will go to charity and a schools skiing programme. | Money raised from the event will go to charity and a schools skiing programme. |
| A totals of 235 intermediate and advanced level skiers took part in the attempt, which organisers described as a "fantastic spectacle". | A totals of 235 intermediate and advanced level skiers took part in the attempt, which organisers described as a "fantastic spectacle". |
| The record bid came during the best ski season in Scotland since 2001, according to Ski-Scotland. | The record bid came during the best ski season in Scotland since 2001, according to Ski-Scotland. |
| More snow has been forecast, meaning the season could last through to May. | More snow has been forecast, meaning the season could last through to May. |
| CairnGorm Mountain spokesman Colin Kirkwood said: "We're delighted, it was a little cloudy overhead but it was a fantastic spectacle and people really enjoyed taking part. | CairnGorm Mountain spokesman Colin Kirkwood said: "We're delighted, it was a little cloudy overhead but it was a fantastic spectacle and people really enjoyed taking part. |
| "It was an impressive sight and we wanted to do something to celebrate the great ski season we've been having and do something which could involve the public." | "It was an impressive sight and we wanted to do something to celebrate the great ski season we've been having and do something which could involve the public." |
| The event was the first attempt to set a record and was led across the finish line by two pipers and a drummer. |