Struggling Glencoe Ski Centre is now expected to open for the winter season following the completion of the sale. Falkirk businessman Andy Meldrum confirmed that he had bought the resort from David Campbell, who owned it for five years.
Mr Meldrum, who describes himself as a ’snow nut’, said he would be opening the White Corries centre for winter sports and had plans to make the resort a year-round attraction.
However, he admitted he had an ‘uphill task’ ahead of him. The ski centre has endured tough times in recent years. Poor snowfall six years ago led to its worst season on record.
Mr Meldrum, 41, has his own company, AM-Distribution, and has also run an outdoor centre at Spittal of Glenshee.
He said he believed he and his team had the background and commitment to make Glencoe a success.
Mr Meldrum said he had plans to develop and improve the facilities for skiers and snowboarders. The ski resort will open this winter with six full-time workers and about 30 seasonal staff. More jobs could be created through plans to add mountain-bike trails, an adventure playpark, dry ski slope and an archery range in time for summer 2010.
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