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6 Artificial ski slopes in Scotland
The experience of skiing or snowboarding down Scotland's mountains at one of our five ski centres will certainly live long in the memory. But thanks to artificial slopes, it doesn't actually have to be winter to enjoy great snowsports in Scotland! Get some pre-ski season practice and brush up on your skills on these year-round slopes. It's also the ideal option for some 'mat-to-mountain' practice before hitting the real snow.
The following list was created by VisitScotland to showcase a range of experiences. It isn’t ranked in any specific order.
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Aberdeen Snowsports Centre
Aberdeen
Aberdeen Snowsports Centre
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Aberdeen Snowsports Centre is regarded by many as one of the best snowsports centres in Scotland offering lessons, coaching, equipment hire, children's parties and more. The centre, located in Garthdee, is a short drive or bus trip from Aberdeen city centre.
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Huntly Nordic & Outdoor Centre
Huntly
Huntly Nordic and Outdoor Centre
Huntly Nordic & Outdoor Centre in Aberdeenshire offers cross-country skiing on a 300-metre dry track and roller skiing on a purpose-built 600-metre track. Bike hire and tubing are also available at the centre.
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Loch Insh Outdoor Centre
The Highlands
Loch Insh Outdoor Centre
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Loch Insh Outdoor Centre can be found near Kingussie in the Highlands and has a 60-metre-long artificial ski slope.
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Midlothian Snowsports Centre
Midlothian
A woman skiing down an artificial slope at Midlothian Snowsports Centre.
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Midlothian Snowsports Centre lies in the beautiful Pentland Hills Regional Park near Edinburgh. It's home to the longest artificial ski slope in Europe and has been the training location of 29 Olympians.
Get involved with the newest addition - the Alpine Coaster. Stretching for 980 metres, this mountain coaster is the first in Scotland and will give you the ride of your life with stunning views across Edinburgh and beyond.
Key facilities- Parking
- Level Access
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Newmilns Snow and Sports Complex
Newmilns
Newmilns Snow and Sports Complex Limited
Newmilns Snow and Sports Complex is set in East Ayrshire and as well as skiing and snowboarding, snow tubing is on offer.
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Polmonthill Ski Centre
Grangemouth
Family fun on the Ski slopes
Polmonthill Ski Centre, located near Falkirk, has a 100-metre artificial ski slope, as well as a shorter nursery slope where kids as young as three can get lessons.
Want to find more artificial slopes? Check out Glasgow Snowsports Centre, Bearsden, Alford and Firpark for more artificial ski centres to try.
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