Closed Glasgow Indoor Ski Slope Set for New Life

17th June 2024

Braehead closed permanently in October 2023 after almost a year of being shut.

Braehead Leisure Partners (BLP) decided to close the facility permanently after conducting several investigations into its viability.

The ski slope could now become an e-karting venue.

The idea has been put forward by the Scottish firm, Pritchett Planning Consultancy, PPC.

“There have been several changes within the building since its inception,” said the application from PPC.

“However, the ski slope has remained since the outset until its closure in 2022 due to safety, ongoing maintenance, and repair considerations, as well as the sustainability of operating a real snow indoor ski slope which requires 5900kwh of energy to run every day which is unsustainable.

“The reuse of the vacant ski slope is essential for the future wellbeing of the XSite centre which requires the replacement of the former anchor use in the building to support the creation of new jobs and the long term viability of the centre.”