Glen Coe is probably Scotland’s most famous and most scenic Highland glen – and deservedly so. Visitors from all over the world flock here year after year, inspired by the sheer scale and grandeur of its surrounding mountains and fascinated by the intrigue of its turbulent past.

Glencoe is world renown as a centre for mountaineering and hillwalking, but it is also the ideal location in which to relax or to use as a convenient base to tour the western highlands of Scotland. We hope that this section of our site will provide you with some ideas and useful contacts so that you will be able to enjoy in Glencoe the the full.

Welcome to Glencoe Scotland. Glencoe is perhaps Scotland’s most famous and most scenic glen. Glencoe is also arguably Scotland’s most historic glen, and it was recently voted as Scotland’s most romantic glen.

History of Glencoe. The first historical figure connected with Glencoe was Fingal, one of the greatest Celtic heroes and leader of the Feinn, warriors of Gaelic mythology. The glen was his legendary home and his memory is preserved in a number of place names, for example Sgor nam Fiannaidh (rock of the Feinn).

Glencoe offers a wide variety of accommodation for all visitors and all budgets. From bed and & breakfast accommodation in award winning inns to chalets, lodges and cottages providing accommodation in a variety of mountain, village and loch side settings.

Family Fun In & Around Glencoe. Here’s a few ideas for activities and attractions in the Glencoe area that will appeal to all the family. WOODLANDS Segways, Archery & E-Bike Hire “Woodlands Glencoe welcome you to a whole world of adventure. Professional guides, personal attention and superb equipment. This is the home of Highland activities!

“How much or how little safety kit should you carry in the Scottish Mountains” Sponsored by Rab Co-sponsored by Petzl Presented by Simon Wells. Fort William based Simon Wells WML,WMCI presents the last in the 2025 series of Clachaig’s Winter Mountain Safety Lectures. About the …

Wild Glencoe. Approach Glencoe via the A82 over Rannoch Moor and chances are that you’ll spot some wild red deer, especially in winter when they come down to the roadside for the salt. However, head through the Lairig’s walk and chances are it …

Glencoe is blessed with some of Britain’s finest high level mountain walking country. The routes and opportunities for adventure are endless. Walk Glencoe. If you fancy exploring the Glencoe hills but are slightly unsure of your skills and abilities, then perhaps consider a guided walk with an experienced guide.

Glencoe House, formerly Lord Strathcona's Mansion - Shown here in all its original splendour, in a commanding position overlooking Loch Leven. Part of the building shown here was demolished. Known as the Japanese Garden, this planted area was enhanced by the water flowing from the dam of what we now refer to as Glencoe Lochan, which was built ...