| Places to ski in Scotland |
GLENCOE SKI CENTRE
KINGSHOUSE
GLENCOE
ARGYLL
SCOTLAND
PA39 4HZ
TEL: +44 (0) 1877 851226
FAX: +44 (0) 1855 851233
Glencoe was Scotland's first formally developed skiing centre. It is situated in the historical and atmospheric glen where the infamous Glencoe Massacre took place in the 17th century. It is also where the Scottish ski and mountaineering museum is situated. There is a plentiful supple of local accommodation with prices to suit all pockets. |
Season: Nov - May
Maximum Height: 1108 m
Number of lifts: 7
Drag Lift: 5
Chair Lift: 2
Cable Car: 0
Uphill capacity per hour: 4300
Number of Pistes: 16
Longest Slope: 1.6 km
Difficulty:
Green 4
Blue 4
Red 6
Black 2
Lowest Lift: 305 m
Snowboard:
Half Pipe 1
Longest Half Pipe 30
Fun Park 1
Lessons: Glencoe Ski and Snowboarding School
Tel: +44 (0) 1855 851226
Fax: +44 (0) 1855 851233
Snowphone: +44 (0) 1855 851232
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CAIRNGORM TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE
GRAMPIAN ROAD
AVIEMORE
INVERNESS - SHIRE
PH22 1PP
TEL: +44 (0) 1479 810363
FAX: +44 (0) 1479 811063
During recent years substantial improvements have been made to the Cairngorm skiing facility with the village of Aviemore itself being considerably developed. Accommodation is plentiful with 12 hotels and 6627 tourist beds range from the basic to the luxurious. |
Season: Oct - June
Maximum Height: 1097 m
Number of Lifts: 17
Drag Lifts: 13
Chair Lifts: 4
Cable Car: 0
Uphill Capacity Per Hour: 12043
Number of Pistes: 28
Longest Slope: 3 km
Difficulty:
Green 11
Blue 8
Red 7
Black 2
Lowest Lift: 549 m
Snowboard:
Half Pipe 0
Longest Half Pipe 0
Fun Park 1
Lessons: Carbridge Snow Sports School
Tel: +44 (0) 1479 841246
Fax: +44 (0) 1479 841328
Snowphone: +44 (0) 1479 861261
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LECHT SKI COMPANY LTD
STRATHDON
GRAMPIAN
SCOTLAND
AB36 8YP
TEL: +44 (0) 1975 651440
FAX: +44 (0) 1975 651426
Due to the installation of a substantial dry slope and considerable investment in snow making machinery the Lecht can offer skiing all year round. Accommodation is not as plentiful as in some of the other ski centres with 500 tourist beds being available. There are three hotels. |
Season: Oct - June
Maximum Height: 823 m
Number of Lifts: 12
Drag Lift: 12
Chair Lift: 0
Cable Car: 0
Uphill Capacity Per hour: 8700
Number of Pistes: 17
Longest Slope: 1 km
Difficulty:
Green 7
Blue: 7
Red: 5
Black 1
Lowest Lift: 643 m
Snowboard:
Half Pipe 1
Fun Park 1
Lessons: Lecht Ski School
Tel: +44 (0) 1975 651440
Fax: +44 (0) 1975 651426
Snowphone: +44 (0) 1975 651440
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GLENSHEE CHAIRLIFT COMPANY LTD
CAIRNWELL
BRAEMAR
ABERDEENSHIRE
SCOTLAND
AB3 5XU
TEL: +44 (0) 13397 41320
FAX: +44 (0) 13397 41665
In terms of overall size Glenshee is the biggest in the UK. It can boast more marked piste kilometres and ski lifts than any other centre. With 5000 tourist beds there is no lack of accommodation from budget too pricey. |
Season: Nov - April
Maximum Height: 1060 m
Number of Lifts: 26
Drag Lift: 24
Chair Lift: 2
Cable Car: 0
Uphill Capacity Per Hour: 18509
Number of Pistes: 38
Longest Slope: 2 km
Difficulty:
Green 10
Blue 13
Red 13
Black 2
Lowest Lift: 620 m
Snowboard:
Half Pipe: 0
Fun Park: 1
Lessons: Glenshee Ski Centre Ski/Snowboard School
Tel: +44 (0) 13397 41320
Fax: +44 (0) 13397 41665
Snowphone: +44 (0) 13397 41628
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NEVIS RANGE
TORLUNDY
FORT WILLIAM
SCOTLAND
PH33 6SW
TEL: +44 (0) 1397 705825
FAX: +44 (0) 1397 705854
Situated next to Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, The Nevis Range is Scotland's newest skiing centre. It opened for business for the 1989/90 season. The nearby town of Fort William provides many of the lively support amenities. |
Season: Dec - May
Maximum Height: 1221
Number of Lifts: 12
Drag Lift: 8
Chair Lift: 3
Cable Car: 1
Uphill Capacity Per Hour: 9600
Number of Pistes: 35
Longest Slope: 2 km
Difficulty: Green 7
Blue 12
Red 11
Black 5
Lowest Lift: 640 M
Snowboard:
Half Pipe: 1
Fun Park 1
Lessons: Nevis Range Ski School
Tel: +44 (0) 1397 705825
Fax: +44 (0) 1397 705854
Snowphone: +44 1397 705825
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