Lecht

Lecht is a locality in the Scottish Highlands best known for its ski facility, The Lecht Ski Centre. The centre is located in Aberdeenshire along the A939 road in the eastern Grampian mountains, and it operates as a small winter sports venue.

The Lecht Ski Centre offers several runs of varying difficulty served by a mix of lifts, including chairlifts and drag lifts. The site emphasises accessibility for beginners and families, providing a learner slope, tuition for skiing and snowboarding, rental equipment, and a base-area café. Snow conditions in Scotland are variable, so the season at The Lecht depends on winter weather; in favorable years, the resort may be open for extended periods, sometimes with snowmaking support.

Beyond skiing and snowboarding, the surrounding area is used for winter walking and scenic tourism, contributing to The Lecht’s role as a local winter recreation site. Over time, the facility has undergone upgrades to lifts and amenities to improve capacity and safety while maintaining a relatively intimate, approachable atmosphere compared with larger resorts.

See also: List of ski areas in the United Kingdom.