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Snowboarding at Glenshee
Active Perthshire > Snowsports

 

Snowsports & Winter Activities

Mountains of Adventure!
High in the pristine wilderness on the Perthshire - Aberdeenshire boundary lies Glenshee, a winter playground to tempt every level of skier, snowboarder, climber and winter sports aficionado. No matter what your passion, age or ability, you'll find a superb choice of facilities catering for beginners and novices right through to intermediate and advanced winter sports enthusiasts. Here are some interesting facts about this area...

  • Britain's most extensive ski area... Glenshee has the UK's Largest Ski Lift System extending over 4 mountains and 3 valleys.

  • Accessible to all... Glenshee's impressive 38 runs cater for all standards of skier and snowboarder, from beginners through to experts.

  • Great skiing and snowboarding in stunning scenery... Glenshee's longest run is 2 kms in length starting high up on Glas Maol, one of several mountains in the area.

  • Closer than you think... Glenshee is the closest Scottish Snowsports Centre to Edinburgh and second closest to Glasgow.

  • All you need on-site... Avail yourself of the 3 mountain restaurants, shop, snowsports school, equipment hire and servicing.

  • Less hassle... Excellent all-inclusive instruction packages are available, simply visit Glenshee Chairlift Company for further details.

  • All types of snowsports... The mountain landscape beyond the ski area is one of the best in Scotland for alternative winter activities.


Why not consider an alternative winter activity when skiing conditions are less than perfect? There's a fantastic selection available in this area ranging from gorge crossing to 4X4 off-road driving, whitewater rafting to horse riding or ice curling to guided winter walking and climbing - click on the Alternative Winter Activities link to the left of this page.

The accommodation service from our Tourist Information Centres can suggest the perfect place to relax at the end of the day!

For further information about snowsports and winter activities phone Perthshire Snowsports Hotline on 01250 875800 or email blairgowrie@visitscotland.com

For more information about Glenshee Ski Centre and the other skiing areas in Scotland visit Ski Scotland
Click here for the latest Glenshee snow conditions
 

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