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 is a small ski area in Scotland, United Kingdom. It has 0.1 km of pistes served by one lift. The slopes run from 342 m to 347 m, a vertical drop of 5 m.
Bearsden Ski & Board
Bearsden Snowsports Club, founded over 60 years ago, is one of Scotland's most influential forces in skiing, producing world-class athletes. It offers one of the most advanced dry-slope facilities in the UK, featuring a main alpine slope, two nursery slopes, and a premier freeride slope, alongside a state-of-the-art clubhouse.
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
Garthdee Ski Centre is a small ski area in Scotland, United Kingdom. It has 2 lifts. The slopes run from 16 m to 17 m, a vertical drop of 1 m.
Glencoe Mountain Resort
Glencoe Mountain Resort is a ski area in Scotland, United Kingdom. It has 13 km of pistes served by 8 lifts, including 3 chairlifts. The slopes run from 375 m to 1,082 m, a vertical drop of 707 m.
Glenshee Ski Center
Glenshee Snowsports Centre is located in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland. It offers snowsports activities and is a popular destination for hill walking and Munro bagging, with a chairlift operating in both summer and winter.
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) is a small ski area in Scotland, United Kingdom. It has 0.7 km of pistes served by 3 lifts, including 1 chairlift. The slopes run from 240 m to 342 m, a vertical drop of 102 m.
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. It is a volunteer-led, community-run social enterprise using snow sports for positive health, well-being, and social change in its local community.
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 situated on the A939 between Cockbridge and Tomintoul. It has been operating since the mid 1970s.
Scotland at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 15 resorts
Total Resorts
15
Total Piste km
69 km
Total Lifts
79
Elevation Range
16–1,193 m
Avg Day Pass
-
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 | 462 | 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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