As the Skiing season fast approaches it maybe time to head to the slopes to brush up on your Skiing or Snowboarding technique. While there is no shortage of snowing hills to do this on further North, finding a place to do this in a city is a lot harder. Unless that city is Edinburgh which boasts a fully facilitated Snow centre, The Midlothian Snow Sports Centre located at Biggar Road.
Situated to the south of Edinburgh, nestled on the Pentland Hills, the Midlothian Snow Sports Centre is a lively place and it is hard not to get caught up in the atmosphere. Open weekdays from 9.30am until 9pm and weekends from 9.30 until 7pm the Snow sports offers lessons for all ages and all abilities, even offering lessons for ladies.
The Skiing and Snow Boarding lessons are offered from very basic ‘how to stand’ on the ski’s or board up to how to pummel down the highest run. With two main slopes, two nursery slopes and a jump slope, the centre offers fun and adrenaline for every level of skier. All equipment is available to hire at the centre, all you need to do is book your desired lesson and turn up. However you will need to make sure you have the correct attire as it can get very cold on the Pentland Hills. We highly recommend layering up and wearing gloves.
Serviced by the 360 cafe, which serves up hot food and drinks as well as cold snacks, the cafe has ample seating and you are able to watch the slopes while you sit on comfort. Wifi is also available. The Snowsports centre is also available as a conference centre, and birthday parties are also offered.
For all enquires please contact the centre on 0131 445 4433 or email ski@midlothian.gov.uk
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Tue, Dec 27, 2011
Children, People, Places, Sport