Midlothian Snowsports Centre, Hillend
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Omg this was so much fun 🎢 Location: Hillend Snowsports Center £££: £7.50 for 1 ride or £19 for 3 rides You do need to prebook and weekends are quite difficult to get; you might need to book a few weeks ahead, however, weekdays have more availability. Kids are allowed. Carts are designed for 2 people. Children over 9 yo and 1.4 m height can go on their own. To book: just google Alpine Coaster Edinburgh #edinburgh #alpinecoaster #rollercoaster #scotland #thingstodo #placestovisit #fyp #activitiesforkids #edinburghtiktokers
edinburghinmyheart
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Perfect family activity for everyone to join in 10/10 👌 #snoesportscentre #hillend #edinburgh #familydayout #funforeveryone #summernights
chloethomson75
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Alpine Coaster Edinburgh, a fun day out for all of the family ❤️#thingstodoinedinburgh #alpinecoaster
amydalymakeup
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Arrived well before the booked 10am time and the queues started forming from around 0930. You have to go to this tiny cabin to get your wrist band so its first come first serve basis. It was probably the busiest time ever post Christmas and school holidays so it will be quieter other days but plenty of parking available. We were first in the line and about 15 people behind us however by the time we went around the coaster the queue almost disappeared so people didnt have to wait long. Contrary to some reviews it didnt take anytime at all to get the hang of it, I am sure some people chose the sensible option of slowing down and braking (especially with young children) but I wasnt going to be one of them, it is fast and thrilling, will highly recommend the 3 ride option as the descent is fast but short and you may want to admire the views (we didnt get any). We had proper "Scottish" weather with rain battering my face so will highly recommend warm waterproof clothing as the ticket queue doesnt have shelter either. Overall a great day out and will do it again.
shahzebsaeed
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Really great Alpine coaster - uplift time isn't too long and it's a very comfortable ride on the way down, even when you're light on the brakes. We paid for 3 rides each, which I would recommend as you're just figuring things out on the first run. The queue was long though, and doesn't go down very quickly. The queue system for multiple rides has to run at the same time as single rides, so only 3 or 4 from each queue can board at any one time. Throughput is slow, and while we were waiting there was an issue with a sled that had to be removed from the track. There was no communication from the team about how long things would be held up for, nor any reassureance that we'd get going again. On the staff - there are plenty of them, but didn't seem to be any uniforms, so it was hard to tell who the team members are. I'm sure they'll figure out the queues and speed up throughput, if possible. We'll definitely be back!
Lesley Archibald
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Booked a slot on the toboggan run for 2 adults and 2 kids, 3 runs. Reported to the portacabin and got our wristbands (to show how many runs you have) up to the shed, listened to some safety rules and we were ready to go. Kids in front, adults in back, seatbelts on, check to see we know how to break (who’s gonna break huh!) the a pleasant pull up the hill. Very smooth run up and at the top gravity takes over, free run down a rollercoaster style rail. Longest in UK, only 1 other, and yes I pulled on the brake a touch on the first run but not the 2nd or 3rd, it was fantastic. Wet as it was raining so wrap up and have waterproofs, absolutely brilliant time had by adults and kids. Definitely doing it again but coming to wait till better weather.
Stevie Atkins
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Basic Info
Address
Biggar Rd, Edinburgh EH10 7DU, United Kingdom
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Phone
+44 131 445 4433
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Website
midlothian.gov.uk
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The Midlothian Snowsports Centre, formerly the Hillend Ski Centre, is the second longest dry ski slope in Europe, situated near Hillend near Edinburgh, South East Scotland.
attractions: Caerketton Hill, Pentland Hills Regional Park (Swanston), restaurants: The Steading, Swanston Brasserie

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