Located on the A93, the Glenshee Ski Centre can be approached from the North East via Braemar and from the South West via Perth and Blairgowrie.
Listed as one of the most scenic drives in the country the A93 at the Cairnwell Pass is the highest public road in the UK and forms part of serveral scenic routes which cover Scotland - Routes across Scotland
The A93 is the iconic #snowroad through the Cairngorms National Park and offers the opportunity to see Scotland at its best.
With the chance of snow during the winter months (we are a ski centre after all) please be aware that the A93 can be affected by wintery conditions and that there can be queues at peak times and after snow storms. The Local Authorities of Perth and Kinross and Aberdeenshire operate snowgates on the A93 at the Spittal of Glenshee and village of Braemar, there may be delays at the snow gates after heavy snowfall while the road is cleared. We will endevour to keep you informed on the road status, and you can use the Traffic Webcams to help check on the current status.
You can check the traffic webcam from the A93 approaching from Perth and Kinross and from the Braemar snow gates
Aberdeen | 1 hour 47 mins |
Edinburgh | 2 hours |
Glasgow | 2 hours 15 mins |
Dundee | 1 hour 15 mins |
Perth | 1 hour 10mins |
Edinburgh Travel run regular serviced specifically for Snowsports during the winter season. All bookings must be made directly through their website.
Edinburgh Travel
Cars and Coaches are permitted to park in our car park at the summit of the Cairnwell Pass. Please book your parking online or purchase a parking ticket from the tea @ TheShee Cafe.
Parking is included with a Ski Lift pass booking
Please display your printed ticket on your car dashboard.
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Cafe open 7 days a week 8.30am - 4.45pm ( last orders for hot food 3pm)
The chairlift will remain closed until the winter season , we plan to open for snowsports on 21st Dec 24 with man made snow on 2 x beginner runs and 1 x intermediate, more if we get enough natural snowfall .
Online bookinigs will open from 1st Dec for the holiday period , or you can pay on the day at the ticket office
(limited tickets on man made snow)