Here are 8 of the best places to ski in Scotland - from Highland ski resorts to dry slopes and snowsports centres
With the ski season in Scotland upon us, here are some of the best spots for skiing, sledging and snowboarding across the country ranked by their Google Review ratings
As the weather in Scotland turns chillier, with snow and ice recently hitting parts of northern Scotland during Met Officeweather warnings, those who enjoy a spot of skiing are looking to strap on their skis and hit the slopes.
With 2020 and 2021 being a slow, predominantly snow-less two years for outdoor ski slopes and mountain snow sport resorts in Scotland, 2022 looks to be the year when some of the UK’s largest and most popular ski resorts based in Scotland can see an uptake in business again.
Thanks to the country’s cold weather and high, snow-covered peaks in the Highlands, there is no shortage of skiing resorts nestled in and around Scotland’s mountainous ranges.
These include renown ski resorts such as Glenshee Ski Centre, Glencoe Mountain Resort and the Nevis Range Mountain Resort by Ben Nevis.
But for those seeking a refresher on skiing or snowboarding and those completely new to snow sports, there are many dry slope and indoor centres located around Scotland which are perfect for beginners, families or those nervous about skiing on mountain tops.
We looked at Scotland’s ski resorts and snow sports centres and their Google Reviews to bring together some of the best places to go skiing, snowboarding and sledging in Scotland as the ski season swings back into action.
However, be sure to check out the websites and webcams of any sites you wish to visit before you set out, as Scotland’s unpredictable and slightly warmer weather than usual can see less snowfall than expected in some areas with outdoor ski centres.
Without further ado, here are eight of the best places to ski in Scotland – ranked according to their ratings on Google Reviews.
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With a 4.5 star rating on Google, Glenshee Ski Centre is one of the most popular destinations for skiers and snowboarders across the UK. As Scotland's largest ski resort, Glenshee offers mountain adventure at 3,504 ft, with 36 runs ranging from easy to very difficult, the UK's largest ski lift network and 40km of pisted runs. Glenshee Ski Centre, Old Military Rd, Ballater AB35 5XU Photo: Getty Images via Canva Pro
Midlothian Snowsports Centre, formerly known as the Hillend Ski Centre, offers the second longest dry ski slope in Europe. The site has received a 4.4 star rating on Google for its unique offering in Edinburgh, letting nervous beginners settle into skiing or snowboarding on its dry slope and advanced skiers to get some practise before hitting snowy alpine pistes in the north. Midlothian Snowsports Centre, Biggar Rd, Edinburgh EH10 7DU Photo: Getty Images via Canva Pro
Glencoe Mountain Resort is another of Scotland's fine snowsport and ski resorts, located 74 miles north of Glasgow along the West Highland Way. This ski resort, with a 4.5 star rating on Google Reviews, has been operating since 1956 on the Meall A’Bhuiridh Massif as Scotland's first commercial ski area. With jawdropping views across Rannoch Moor and Glencoe, its eight lifts, 20 runs and a fully licensed bar have helped to make it a must-visit location for any skiers and boarders. Glencoe Mountain Resort, Glencoe, PH49 4HZ Photo: Getty Images via Canva Pro
As Scotland's only year-round indoor ski centre, Snow Factor offers not only real snow but also the longest indoor real snow slope in the UK. Snow Factor has also received a 4.5 star rating on Google Reviews for catering to a wide range of levels and expertise in its classes, with many visitors describing it as a perfect location to learn to ski or snowboard. Located 10 minutes from Glasgow city centre in Renfrew, Snow Factor offers a dedicated teaching and instruction slope, main ski slope, 4 ski lifts, ice climbing wall, Bar Varia Bar & Restaurant, Festive Grotto, Sledging and Baltic Ice Bar Glasgow, making it a great spot for winter fun with friends and family.
Snow Factor, XSite, Braehead, Kings Inch Road, Renfrewshire, PA4 8XQ Photo: Andy McCandlish/Snow Factor
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