Glenshee Ski Centre, Scotland 1967

This vivid archival photograph from 1967 captures the early days of the Glenshee Ski Centre, Scotland’s largest ski resort. The image features an original single-person chairlift carrier suspended from a heavy steel cable, with a passenger in a red jacket looking out over the expansive Highland landscape. The terrain below is a mix of green alpine grass and rugged grey scree, typical of the Cairnwell pass where the resort is situated.

The Glenshee Ski Centre began developing significant uplift in the early 1960s to cater to the growing popularity of skiing in Britain. By 1967, the resort was expanding its reach across three mountains and four long glens. This specific chairlift was a vital piece of infrastructure for both winter skiers and summer sightseers, providing access to the high-altitude plateaus that offer some of the most reliable snow cover in the country. This factual record documents the functional, mid-century design of the lift system before the introduction of modern, multi-passenger high-speed tows and chairs. All our images are available as royalty-free instant downloads for use in books, media, and creative projects—or make your own prints for home, work, or as a truly unique gift.