Introducing Glencoe & Around
Sixteen miles south of Fort William on the A82, this small village is besieged by soaring mountains on one side and Loch Leven on the other. The small thatched Glencoe Folk Museum (811664; adult/child £2/free; 10am-5.30pm Mon-Sat May-Sep) houses a historical collection, including militaria and costumes.
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About 1.5 miles from the village, along the road into the glen is the excellent Glen Coe Visitor Centre (NTS; 811307; Inverigan; adult/concession £5/4; daily Mar-Oct, Fri-Mon Nov-Feb; ), a modern facility with an ecotourism bent. The centre presents information on geological, environmental and cultural history of Glen Coe via interactive displays. Kids will love Hamish the Scotty dog who acts as mascot. The story of the Glen Coe Massacre in all its gory detail is also told.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Need help on travel in Scotland!
by undertrousers 22 January 2011
If you're aiming for Glencoe village in patricular, drive through it. Driving there for the Crianlarich-Glencoe direction is amazing,…
