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Skiing, snowboarding, ski centres & skiing breaks in Scotland

Skiing in Scotland is world class skiing at its very best. Enjoy superb snowboarding in the Scottish mountains too. Only snag – the weather! The 2007-8 season was superb, and long too, extending right through to Easter,  and fingers crossed for more great skiing in Scotland this winter! Most ski and mountain resorts in Scotland have challenged the weather by becoming all year round resorts with superb all year round mountain sports and activities. Real snow and synthetic dry ski slopes now abound in Scotland too. And most of our recommended ski hotels in Scotland below, all close to the ski resorts, and very skiier friendly -run great value skiing breaks throughout the winter.

There are 5 main ski centres and areas in Scotland:

Glenshee Ski Area

 

Glenshee is the most extensive skiing area in Scotland with 25 miles of downhill runs over four mountains and three valleys. The lifts, main facilities and nursery areas are situated right at the car park level and beginners have an added bonus of not normally having to purchase a lift ticket on their first day! For skiers and snowboarders alike, Glenshee offers a variety in terrain - huge snowbowls, steep mogulled slopes, sheltered descents and relaxed runs. Glenshee builds confidence whatever your standard. Something for everyone, form beginner to expert. For more information, visit www.ski-glenshee.co.uk

For weather conditions, forecasts and snow reports for Glenshee ski centre, Scotland visit http://ski.visitscotland.com/conditions/

Recommended hotels near Glenshee Ski Area:

Glencoe Ski Centre

The Glencoe Mountian Resort is now an all year round activity centre offering various summer activities to partner their renowned winter snowsports resort. The slopes of the Glencoe Ski Centre have become a year round attraction. Chairlifts and tows take you up the mountain in minutes, and the various slopes offer great skiing and snowboarding for all standards. In summer you can enjoy wonderful views from the summit of the chairlift. For more information, visit www.glencoemountain.com

For weather conditions, forecasts and snow reports for Glencoe ski centre, visit http://ski.visitscotland.com/conditions/

Recommended hotels near Glencoe Ski Centre:

The Lecht Ski Area

Lecht 2090 is at 2090 feet above sea level amid the beauty of the Eastern Cairngorms. This natural playground offers exciting outdoor activities in Scotland, all year round, for all comers. Excellent for beginners.

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Straddling the A939 on the famous Cockbridge to Tomintoul road, Lecht 2090 is easily reached from Speyside and Aviemore, Don-side and Aberdeen, Royal Deeside and Perth. For more information, visit www.lecht.co.uk

For weather conditions, forecasts and snow reports for The Lecht ski centre, Scotland visit http://ski.visitscotland.com/conditions/

Recommended hotels near The Lecht Ski Centre:

Nevis Range / Aonach Mor

Set in the mountains of Lochaber, Nevis Range offers a wide range of facilities. The nursery area including a small dry ski slope and the Snowgoose Restaurant plus very cosy Snowgoose Bar at the foot of the main skiing area are easily reached using the Nevis Range Gondola. From here there is access to a good range of intermediate runs with more challenging runs further up the mountain. The views from the summit plateau of Aonach Mor to Ben Nevis are spectacular. It is here that you will find the highest ski run in Scotland, just below 4000ft. For more information, visit www.nevisrange.co.uk

For weather conditions, forecasts and snow reports for Nevis Range/Aonach Mor ski centre, Scotland visit http://ski.visitscotland.com/conditions/

Recommended hotels near Nevis Range & Aonach Mor:

Cairngorm Mountain Ski Resort

Cairngorm Mountain won the prestigious "Golden Ski Award" for "The Most Improved European Ski Resort" in 2005. This demonstrates that Scotland has come of age as a serious ski destination! Situated within the Cairngorms National Park, CairnGorm offers a wide variety of skiiable terrain. The north facing corries and slopes of CairnGorm Mountain provide a spectacular natural landscape setting for winter snow sports in Scotland. The ski area is suitable for all standards and the superb Cairngorm funicular railway provides quick, comfortable access to the mountaintop and particularly the higher lying nursery slopes. You should also have a look at the Mountain Exhibition where you will also find the Ptarmigan Restaurant the highest in the UK! For more information, visit www.cairngormmountain.com

For weather conditions, forecasts and snow reports for Cairngorms ski centre, Scotland visit http://ski.visitscotland.com/conditions/

Recommended hotels near Cairngorm Mountain Ski Resort:

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