15-06-2025
Linlithgow Primary bag dryslope podium finish in major ski contest
Linlithgow finished third in the Scottish Schools Snowsports Association Dryslop Primary Championships
Linlithgow Primary School bagged a podium finish at the Scottish Schools Snowsports Association Dryslope Primary Championships.
Held at Hillend Ski Slope in Edinburgh, pupils from two Linlithgow schools competed against schools from across Scotland, and reached the finals.
Linlithgow Primary School finished third, claiming bronze, while Low Port Primary earned an impressive 16th place out of 26 teams.
Ansen Howell, a P4 pupil at Linlithgow Primary, also secured a podium spot, winning second place in the P1-4 boys category.
All participating pupils train at Polmonthill Community Snowsports Centre, which has played a key role in developing their skills and confidence on the slopes.
Individual results were:
Primary 1-4 boys: 2 (silver) - Ansen Howell (Linlithgow Primary); 14 - Rhu Brydon (Low Port Primary); 15 - Rory Colgan (Low Port Primary).
Primary 1-4 girls: 6 - Josie Fountain (Low Port Primary).
Primary 5-7 girls: 5 - Lucy Colgan (Low Port Primary).
Primary 5-7 boys: 7 - Callum Easson (Linlithgow Primary); 8 - Logan Easson (Linlithgow Primary); 20 - Rupert Potter (Linlithgow Primary).
Team results: 3 - Linlithgow Primary (bronze); 16 - Low Port Primary.
Bob Easson, Polmonthill Snowsports Club race co-ordinator, said: 'This is a fantastic achievement for our young skiers, who train so hard all year round.
'After qualifying through the South of Scotland round in Glasgow, reaching the national finals was a huge milestone, but to secure a podium finish is something they should be very proud of.
'Linlithgow Primary's bronze medal was well deserved, with some very fast times, and Low Port also impressed, especially with three of their team competing in the younger age group.
'We're so fortunate to have Polmonthill on our doorstep – regular access to quality training makes all the difference.'
