Snowboarding & skiing in Scotland

Start your adventure at one of Scotland’s five ski centres which offer some of the UK’s most distinctive snowsports experiences. There are slopes for all abilities from novices to seasoned skiers, so you can get your heart pumping and hone your technique as you speed through snow-covered Highland landscapes. From first turns to more advanced terrain, each centre has its own character waiting to be discovered.

Make sure to keep an eye on the conditions reports and come when the snow and weather are at their best.

Cairngorm Mountain, Cairngorm National Park

Visit this popular Highland resort near Aviemore, which offers a wide range of runs and reliable access for beginners through to advanced skiers. Make sure you take a trip on Scotland's only mountain funicular railway, gliding uphill and leaving you time to admire the views unfolding below you. 

Hit the slopes at Cairngorm Mountain

Glencoe Mountain, in Lochaber Geopark

Soak up some history and action all at once in Scotland’s oldest ski centre. Glencoe Mountain is set in iconic landscapes with varied terrain to test your ski skills on. Slow down and pause to enjoy a steaming flask of hot chocolate as you enjoy the views of Buachaille Etive Mòr. 

Get active at Glencoe Mountain Resort

Nevis Range, near Fort William

Experience the thrill of high-altitude skiing on Aonach Mòr, with access to the Back Corries and some of the most challenging terrain in Scotland. 

Try the Nevis Range Mountain Experience

The Lecht 2090, Cairngorms National Park

New to snowboarding or skiing? Get to grips with snowsports at this friendly and accessible resort, ideal for novices, families and those building confidence on the slopes. Test yourself whilst admiring the magic of snow-covered runs as they twist through the Scottish hills.

Discover the Lecht 2090

Glenshee Ski Centre, Cairngorms National Park  

Home to the UK’s largest ski area, Glenshee offers a great variety for skiers and snowboarders of all abilities, spread across multiple mountains with a wide choice of runs and activities. Feel the cold breeze on red cheeks and warm up with the whole family after with a well-earned hot meal on the slopes.

Spend a break at Glenshee Ski Centre

Make the most of your time on the slopes by planning ahead. Before you travel, check snow reports, lift status and weather updates for your chosen ski centre. If you’re staying overnight, look for accommodation close to the slopes or within easy driving distance. Consider visiting midweek where quieter runs mean you can feel like you have the mountain all to yourself, or extend your stay to really get to know the varied landscapes and culture of the Scottish mountains. Be sure to stop off for a hot morning roll and warming cup of coffee to gear up for a day of action in one of the cafés dotted across the hills or sample the best of local Highland produce in one of the mountain restaurants.

Across Scotland’s ski centres, you’ll typically find everything you need including:

• Ski and snowboard hire, lessons and on-site schools 
• Marked runs, lifts and beginner areas 
• Terrain parks and freestyle zones 
• Cafés and mountain restaurants 
• Free parking and visitor facilities

Remember to prepare well and stay safe in your time on the mountains.

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There was the whole plateau, glittering white…an immaculate vision…I drank and drank. I have not yet done drinking that draught.

Nan Shepherd,, The Living Mountain