We Have A Go On Scotland’s First-ever Alpine Coaster!
Scotland’s first Alpine Coaster has opened at the Midlothian Snowsports Centre and we went along for a ride.
After officially opening last month, this brand new attraction has been quick to pick up momentum with visitors!
The 980 metre long track takes riders one by one on a winding downhill adventure and is a first for Scotland.
Located at the Midlothian Snowsports Centre in Hillend, it’s the longest of its kind in the UK, and it’s expected to attract up to 150,000 visitors per year.
The ride is interactive, so you will be able to control the speed, which hits a maximum of 28mph.
The attraction officially opened to the public on Saturday, September 14.
The coaster is part of the Destination Hillend project and completes Phase one. The project aim is to “build a year-round, family-orientated, multi-activity leisure attraction to improve and safeguard the future of Midlothian Snowsports Centre.”
Features Journalist, Mairi Hughes has a go on Scotland’s first Alpine Coaster
The Scots Mag’s Mairi Hughes had her turn on the coaster and she loved it!
She says, “Scotland’s first alpine coaster is a great day out for kids and adults alike!
“Levers on the coaster’s carts allow riders to be in control of their speed, which hits a maximum of 28mph, making the ride suitable for both thrill seekers and those who prefer a more leisurely ride to take in the views over Edinburgh.”
Where to get tickets
Bookings for the Alpine Coaster have been available in advance over on the Midlothian Council website.
You can also download the Midlothian Sport & Leisure app on both Google and Apple devices to make bookings.
It’s £7 for a single ticket, and £19 for a 3 rides ticket.
Facts about the coaster
- The overall length of the coaster is 980 metres (315 metres uphill & 667 metres downhill), the equivalent of Beinn a’ Chochuill Munro
- The vertical drop is approximately 170 metres
- The coaster ride includes a 360 degree helix
- Including the ascent, the ride is just over three minutes
What do you think – will you be adding this to your list of things to do?
