Watch: Scotland's first alpine coaster in action

Scotland's first alpine coaster has opened at Midlothian Snowsports Centre at Hillend.

It is 980m (1,072 yards) long and has a vertical drop of 170m (558ft).

Riders will be taken through downhill loops at a maximum speed of 28mph.

They will be able control the speed and will end up at the car park.

Video by Tony Marsh, edited by Catherine Lyst