Five thrill-seeking attractions for adrenaline junkies in Scotland as Alpine Coaster opens
dailyrecord.co.ukScotland’s first-ever Alpine Coaster, which has been built at Midlothian Snowsports Centre just outside Edinburgh, is set to open to thrill-seekers this weekend (September 14).It's is the longest of its kind in the UK, with 980 metres of uphill and downhill track, and reaches speeds of up to 28mph with a 17-mph vertical drop.
Ticket prices are £7 for a single ride or £19 for a bundle of three rides, Edinburgh Live reports.Alpine coasters are particularly popular in Europe’s mountainous regions, and see visitors descending hillsides in toboggan-like carts along a winding track, combining high-speed thrills with scenic views.
They are usually found at ski resorts.The Alpine Coaster in Edinburgh will be open on Saturdays and Sundays moving forward and you can book your spot here.Midlothian Council have released a video of the attraction in action, and it certainly looks pretty exciting to us:However, it's far from the only high-octane, thrill-seeking experience on offer in Scotland.
Here are five other adrenaline-boosting activities you can try.If you're not a fan of heights then Go Ape might not be for you, but if you have what it takes to handle the dizzying heights of a treetop assault course you'll be rewarded with amazing views, exciting zip wire descents and a real sense of accomplishment.
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