About Glencoe

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE AREA . . .

Welcome to an area of the Scottish Highlands rich in history, blessed with stunning scenery and serviced by excellent visitor amenities all offering outstanding, warm hospitality.

Less than 2 hours from Glasgow or Edinburgh, Glencoe & Loch Leven offers:

• Some of the finest scenery in Europe .

• Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

• Recently voted one of the Seven Wonders of Scotland (no.4)!

• The perfect base for exploring the West Highlands by car.

• A fantastic range of family activities.

• Outstanding low level walking including access to the West Highland Way.

• Great mountaineering opportunities with 43 Munro Mountains within 15 miles.

• Year-round attractions including skiing, snowboarding, fishing, sailing and watersports.

• Excellent eating and shopping experiences.

• Relaxation and tranquillity including stressbusting leisure activities.

• Highlander, Braveheart, RobRoy and many more films, including the latest Harry Potter have been made here, drawn to the area by the spectacular scenery.

• With more history, drama and sheer natural ability to entertain than really seems fair, Glencoe is without doubt one of Europe's scenic highlights. But the famous pass is only the beginning. From the infamous 1692 Massacre of Glencoe to the scene of the Appin Murder which inspired Robert Louis Stevenson to write 'Kidnapped'. From the enchantment of Eilean Munde, the burial isle to the village of Glencoe, Ballachulish and Onich, to the romance of the Lochan trail.It's easy to see why seasoned visitors would keep this wonderful place a secret if they could.

• For those of us fortunate enough to live here, we welcome you to share our enthusiasm for what we have.

Loch Leven is 5 minutes walk away from your accommodation. Boat/canoe hire is available in the next village (1 mile), or try an exhilirating 'rib-ride' ! Hire a bike & explore the forest tracks. Walk by the River Coe, 2 minutes away, it has wonderful deep, clear pools (great for swimming) & is bordered by a lovely natural woodland. The stunning (and romantic) Lochan built by Lord Strathcona for his bride, is a short walk away through beautiful scenery.

Eating Out The area around Glencoe & Loch Leven provides a wonderful pantry and inspiration for chefs and other providers of food in the area.

You will find a whole range of places to eat, from characterful tea rooms and coffee shops full of local colour and traditional Scottish baking, through pubs and bistros which provide tasty food with a local but contemporary feel. You will find a range of fine dining experiences with a great emphasis on local seafood and game.

You may just be looking for a sociable place to gather in which case you will discover that the area boasts over 20 pubs each with its individual character - mingle with the locals and get a real feel for the area. Most pubs offer a range of Scottish beers, many with real ales, and whiskies are featured everywhere.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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