Skiing in Scotland
Scotland is a ski destination in United Kingdom, part of the Western Europe region, with 15 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 16m to 1,193m, giving a vertical range of 1,177m. Across the area there are 69km of prepared pistes. There are 151 runs in total - 86 easy, 41 intermediate, 13 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 85 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 1 gondola and 11 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Glenshee Ski Center, Nevis Range, Glencoe Mountain Resort and The Lecht. The ski season typically runs from December to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €51 on average.
Ski Resorts in Scotland
15 ski resorts in Scotland
Alford Snow Sports Centre
Alford Snow Sports Centre is a small Scottish artificial-slope venue. Its modest lift-served terrain is aimed at accessible local skiing, lessons, practice, and community snow-sports sessions.
Aviemore dry ski slope
Aviemore dry ski slope ski resort in United Kingdom. 1 runs, 0km of pistes, 1 lifts, 342m - 347m elevation.
Bearsden Ski & Board
Bearsden Snowsports Club, established over 60 years ago, is one of Scotland's most influential dry-slope facilities, known for producing world-class athletes. It features a main alpine slope, two nursery slopes, and a premier freeride slope, serving around 800 members with state-of-the-art facilities and an après-ski atmosphere.
Cairngorm (Aviemore)
Cairngorm Mountain offers unforgettable experiences and year-round activities at the heart of the Cairngorms National Park.
Firpark Ski Centre
Current prices for activites at Firpark Ski Centre, Tillicoultry.
Garthdee Ski Centre
Discover the exhilaration of snowsports at our state-of-the-art centre. Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, tubing and more. Book now!
Glencoe Mountain Resort
The resort is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty on Rannoch Moor and offers stunning views of the iconic Buachaille Etive Mor. The onsite campsite boasts a large camping area, hook-ups and microlodges. In summer the centre offers chairlift rides, mountain biking (Downhill and XC), tubing, hill-walking, climbing,  photography and great home cooked … Continue reading Home →
Glenshee Ski Center
Glenshee Snowsports Centre, located in the Cairngorms National Park, offers snowsports in winter and mountain activities like chairlift rides and hill walking in summer. It's a great place to enjoy views and explore the Scottish mountains.
Loch Insh Watersports & Skiing Centre
Loch Insh Watersports & Skiing Centre ski resort in United Kingdom. 1 lifts, 224m - 228m elevation.
Lowther Hills
The Lowther Hills are a range of hills in the Southern Uplands of Scotland, known for their natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. The Lowther Hills Ski Club operated in this area for many years, providing winter sports opportunities for the local community.
Midlothian Snowsports Centre (Hillend Dry Slope)
Midlothian Snowsports Centre (Hillend Dry Slope) ski resort in United Kingdom. 4 runs, 1km of pistes, 3 lifts, 240m - 342m elevation.
Nevis Range
Discover Nevis Range near Fort William. Ride the mountain gondola, Highland views, walks, food and drink, accommodation, biking, Snowsports..
Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex
Newmilns Snow & Sports Complex (NSASC) is the UK's only charity ski slope, a volunteer-led community social enterprise. It uses snow sports for positive health, well-being, and social change in its local community, offering skiing, snowboarding, and tubing.
Polmonthill Snowsports Centre
Experience the thrill of skiing and snowboarding all year round at Polmonthill Snowsports Centre. Join us on our community run dry ski slope in the central belt of Scotland.
The Lecht
The Lecht Ski Centre is located on the A939 between Cockbridge and Tomintoul, Scotland. It has been operating since the mid-1970s, offering a day on the slopes for everyone.
Scotland at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 15 resorts
Total Resorts
15
Total Piste km
69 km
Total Lifts
80
Elevation Range
16–1,193 m
Avg Day Pass
€51
Total Runs
151
Where to start in Scotland
Top picks across 2 categories
Best for beginners
- 1.Cairngorm (Aviemore)Very good
- 2.Glencoe Mountain ResortVery good
- 3.Glenshee Ski CenterVery good
Best value
- 1.Alford Snow Sports CentreGood
- 2.Aviemore dry ski slopeGood
- 3.Bearsden Ski & BoardGood
Top Resorts in Scotland
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenshee Ski Center | 22 | 393 | 21 |
| Nevis Range | 20 | 557 | 13 |
| Glencoe Mountain Resort | 13 | 707 | 8 |
| The Lecht | 10 | 196 | 11 |
| Lowther Hills | 2 | 163 | - |
| Cairngorm (Aviemore) | 1 | 90 | 13 |
| Midlothian Snowsports Centre (Hillend Dry Slope) | 1 | 102 | 3 |
| Bearsden Ski & Board | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| Aviemore dry ski slope | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Firpark Ski Centre | 0 | 23 | 1 |
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Season Calendar - Scotland
When each resort is open for skiing
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