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Glencoe & Glen Etive
Scotland's most scenic glens
Glencoe and Glen Etive are arguably Scotland’s most scenic glens, visited by upwards of 2 million people a year!
Dramatic hills and chequered history have inspired visitors for centuries, drawing photographers, climbers, walkers, film makers and tourists to explore their delights.
Glencoe
Glencoe itself is a caldera, the remains of an ancient super volcano. It was further shaped by glaciation during the ice age 10,000 years ago, resulting in the dramatic landscape seen today. But the glen is also home to some 200 households who live in Glencoe village and the surrounding area. It’s a bustling community with a primary school, fuel station, shop, church, village hall and thriving, welcoming tourism businesses.
Glen Etive
Glen Etive’s river Etive flows for some 18km from the head of Glen Coe down to the sea at Loch Etive. The river and its glen offer some of the most spectacular scenery in Scotland with the drive along the glen is a hugely popular road trip. The river itself offers some exhilarating white water kayaking opportunities. The glen is home to red deer, red squirrels, rare plants and the occasional golden eagle, who share the space with a small number of very lucky permanent residents.
Useful Links
Public Transport
All the links for local travel in and around Glencoe:-
Shiel Buses - https://www.shielbuses.co.uk/timetables-and-fares
City Link - https://www.citylink.co.uk/
West Coast Coaches - https://www.westcoastmotors.co.uk/
Claymore Fuel Station - https://www.claymorelimited.co.uk/
History
History is what draws a lot of visitors to the area and the following are great places to find out more:
National Trust Glencoe - https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/glencoe
Glencoe Heritage Trust - https://glencoe-heritage-trust.com/
Glencoe Museum - https://www.glencoemuseum.com/
Tourism
Lots of our local tourism businesses can be found on the local Marketing Groups website and don’t forget there’s lots more on Google, Visit Scotland and Air Bnb to name but a few!
Discover Glencoe - https://discoverglencoe.scot/
Looking after the Environment
Our area is one of Outstanding Natural Beauty and we expect our visitors to help us to take care of it and leave no trace. This ethos benefits not just us as residents but future generations of visitors to come.
The Highland Council - https://www.highland.gov.uk/
Lochaber Environmental Group - https://www.lochaberenviro.org.uk/
National Trust Glencoe - https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/glencoe
Scottish Outdoor Access Code - https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/
Mountaineering Scotland - https://www.mountaineering.scot/
Walk Highlands - https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/
