6 Artificial ski slopes in Scotland

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.

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. 

Loch Insh Outdoor Centre can be found near Kingussie in the Highlands and has a 60-metre-long artificial ski slope.

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.

Newmilns Snow and Sports Complex is set in East Ayrshire and as well as skiing and snowboarding, snow tubing is on offer.

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.