Off-piste: Lack of public access to Scottish ski resorts reinforces divides
Scotland’s ski resorts offer breathtaking scenery and exhilarating outdoor experiences. However, they are difficult to access for many Scots. Alastair Naughton, a concerned citizen and avid skier, believes that VisitScotland should advocate for investment in accessible, affordable, and low-emission public transport infrastructure.
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I love skiing, although I have not been able to get up to the slopes for some time.
And, as a proud Scot, I love our ski resorts!
I was inspired to write this “Good Tourism” Insight after significant snow falls.
While those conditions may sound cold to readers used to warmer climes, all I really wanted to do was go skiing … But it was impossible.
I live in Aberdeen in the northeast of Scotland. Aberdeen is approximately a two-hour drive from the nearest Scottish ski resort.
Scotland has five ski resorts that attract tourists from all over the world. There are three in the east, and two in the western Highlands.
The breathtaking scenery at all five is really something to behold.
Scotland’s ski resorts are as follows: Glenshee; The Lecht; The Cairngorms; Glencoe; and The Nevis Resort. All five offer the comprehensive range of quality services that anyone would expect from a Scottish ski resort, including:
- A full range of slopes rated from green to black (something for everybody);
- Ski and snowboarding equipment hire;
- Opportunities to learn how to ski or snowboard; and
- Excellent catering facilities.
They also each have their unique attractions. (See my “experts only” summary below.)
However, there is one major problem with Scottish ski resorts: A lack of accessibility.
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