Glencoe, Scottish Highlands

Introduction

This evening, I am posting information on Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands.

Information on Glencoe

Glencoe translates as 'Valley of the River Coe' but the origin/meaning of Coe is not known and may date back thousands of years.
 
River Coe 
 
 
Glencoe is very popular with visitors. In particular, there is:
  • Skiing (in season) and mountain/hill climbing.
  • Glencoe National Nature Reserve. 
  • Rugged mountainous landscapes which are easily viewed from pull-ins on the road.
  • The village, also named Glencoe. Here can be found old buildings with thatched roofs and a memorial to the infamous massacre in 1692  (of the local MacDonald community by a military contingent comprised of Campbells) when about 90 persons died.
  • A National Trust of Scotland Visitor Centre with extensive information on the geology, ecology and 1692 massacre.
  • A major lake, Loch Leven, which merges with a sea loch named Loch Linnhe. 

Loch Leven 


 This is where the last ice age started and finished.

Glencoe is located about sixteen miles south of Fort William.

Paragliding near Clachaig Inn  

  

Skiing at Glencoe Ski Centre



Classic view from roadside





Landscape view looking N.E.


Tour Group enjoying landscape
 

Thatched Museum in Glencoe Village.


Massacre Memorial in Glencoe Village

 

More information on Glencoe

The publication Visitors’ Guide to Scotland includes a section on Glencoe. ISBN is 978-1-9161`332-0-4. Also available via Kindle. 

 

© Nigel P Cole/Catswhiskerstours Limited

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