Incredible winter snow sports in the Highlands

The Highlands is the place to come for an incredible variety of winter sports with five snowsports centres to choose from, each with their own surprise, and offering activities such as skiing, sledging, snowboarding and more, for all levels of ability.

 

The Lecht, close to the border of Aberdeen City and Shire, is an ideal centre for those hitting the slopes for the first time while more experienced skiers can try out the black-graded race piste. When conditions allow, the Lecht is also able to create a half-pipe for snowboarders and freestyle skiers. You’ll be surprised to see thrill seekers dashing down the mountainside in an oversized rubber ring - known as tubing, this is just one of the other activities on offer at the Lecht.

 

CairnGorm Mountain boasts Scotland’s highest restaurant and only funicular railway. Be rewarded with an impressive journey up the mountainside with stunning views before dashing back down. Glencoe is equally stunning and popular with the more daredevil of snowboarders and skiers - see if you can master the astounding Fly Paper black run.

 

The Nevis Range is ideal for all levels with both challenging black runs and a plastic slope and good instruction for beginners. Glenshee, close to the Perthshire border, is the largest resort in the UK offering 40 kms of pisted snow over 36 runs. Extensive snowmaking facilities means the centre is often open for longer.

 

Serious challengers will relish a snowholing expedition with Mountain Innovations. Trek through a wintry wilderness and on the second day, begin the snowhole dig. Wake up on the third day within this incredible tranquil setting; this is an experience like no other.

 

Wherever you choose to go for some on-piste action, you can be sure of magnificent snow-capped scenery and a warm café close at hand to relax. Find out more about snowsports in Scotland.