Glencoe - Fort William - Lochaber

BALLACHULISH (about 15 minutes drive from Fort William)
The village is surrounded by magnificent scenery. The Ballachulish Visitor Centre explains the history of the old slate quarry which you can now visit on a 500 metre safe path. The centre is open daily (except Christmas Day) and includes a coffee shop, gift shop, Internet access, fishing tackle, etc. Tel: 01855 811 866

Across the bridge, you can visit the local confectionery factory which has a visitor centre where you can sample 24 flavours of the Scottish delicacy called tablet, plus items such as Great Glen Chocolate Truffles and Coconut Ice. Open daily all year round (except Sundays in the winter). Tel: 01855 821277. Nearby is The Scottish Speciality Food Shop which has the largest range of Scottish foods in the world.

The Scottish Segway Centre is part of Glencoe Activities at the Club House of the Dragon's Tooth Golf Course (adjacent to Ballachulish Hotel). Tel: 01855 413200.

Just before you reach Ballachulish went travelling south from Fort William, you will pass the Corran ferry which takes passengers and vehicles to Ardgour and is a useful short cut to getting into Morvern and Ardnamurchan. The ferry runs across the Corran Narrows about every half hour from around 7am to 9pm (8pm in winter).
At the other side you reach The Inn at Ardgour which has a good restaurant and bar, plus 12 rooms for B&B.

GLENCOE Here you will find some of Scotland's best mountain scenery. Whatever the weather and time of year, it always appears spectacular. Glencoe is sometimes known as the Glen of Weeping or the Valley of the Shadow of Death. In 2017 Glencoe was designated a National Nature Reserve. Glencoe is an excellent place for rock climbing and hill walking during the summer. Why not follow the trails to the Lost Valley and the Devil's Staircase? Make sure you are well-equipped for being in the mountains and know where you are going. The Glencoe Mountain Resort (tel: 01855 851 226) is located 12 miles south of Glencoe Village. In summer the centre offers mountain biking (Downhill and XC), archery, orienteering, hill-walking, climbing, chairlift rides, photography, trail building, guided walks and home cooked food in the log cabin cafe. In winter skiing, snowboarding, sledging and avalanche rescue training are available. 19 runs across 7 lifts catering for skiers and boarders of all levels, including the longest and steepest runs in Scotland.

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The Discover Glencoe web site is a complete guide to Glencoe and surrounding area, with details on accommodation, where to eat and shop, as well as outdoor activities, events, maps, history, special offers, local blogs, etc.
The site also includes info on local walks and a useful section on Gaelic place names.

The Glencoe & North Lorn Folk Museum is situated in two 18th century thatched croft houses in Glencoe village's main street (next to the village shop and post office). Open Easter - October from 10.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday (tel: 01855 811664). Admission charge for adults.

The WalkHighlands web site has lots of info on Glencoe walks
Visit GlencoeScotland.com for information about the area provided by The Clachaig Inn.

The Visitor Centre run by the National Trust for Scotland includes a cafe, gift shop and video explaining the historical background to the infamous massacre of the MacDonalds by the Campbells and British Army on 13th February 1692. Open all year except Christmas. Admission charge applies to the exhibition. For opening times of the centre, see the NTS web site. Telephone 01855 811307 or 01855 811729. Land Rover Safaris are available to spot the wildlife.

Glencoe Accommodation

Guy and Edward Daynes The Clachaig Inn Clachaig Glencoe Argyll PH49 4HX Tel: +44 (0)1855 811252	Clachaig Inn Traditional, comfortable and inexpensive accommodation. Situated in the heart of Glencoe, surrounded by mountains on all sides. Renowned for its warm hospitality, excellent food and extensive range of high quality cask ales. Excellent base for outdoor activities such as hillwalking, climbing, sailing, skiing, snowboarding and mountain biking. Restaurant, 3 bars and a beer garden. Food served throughout the day. Packed lunches available. Live music every Saturday night. National Winner of 'Les Routiers' Real Ale Pub of The Year 2004. Also featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide and Trail Magazine's 'Best Outdoor Pub in the UK'. Green Tourism Business Silver Award. 23 ensuite bedrooms (single, double, twin, family) all with TV and tea/coffee. Traditional hearty Scottish breakfasts. VisitScotland 3 Star Inn. Free Broadband Wireless Network in public areas. B&B prices from £49 per person. Discounts for 3 or more nights. Child rates available. Dogs permitted in some bedrooms. Special offers sometimes available. Beer festivals in February and October. Credit cards accepted. Online booking. Open all year except Christmas. Self catering also available. Click here to visit web site
Self Catering Accommodation
Clachaig Holidays Clachaig Glencoe Argyll PH49 4HX Tel: +44 (0)1855 811252	Clachaig Holidays Choice of self catering properties in and around Glencoe. Convenient for local shops, hotels and amenities. Scottish Tourist Board 4 Stars. Dogs welcome (except Hawthorn Cottage). Check web site for special offers and 3 and 4 night short breaks. Availability calendars & online booking. Clachaig Lodges & Chalets (sleeping 4 - 5) Set in the grounds of the award-winning Clachaig Inn with magnificent mountain views in all directions. Choice of 4 properties with 2 or 3 bedrooms. Each property also has lounge, central heating, kitchen with cooker, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, etc. Rental prices from £425 per week. Quarry Cottages (sleeping 4) Purpose built cottages in Ballachulish village. 2 twin bedrooms. Bathroom with shower over the bath. Large open plan lounge/dining area with adjacent kitchen. Facilities include electric cooker, fridge, microwave, washing/drying machine. Rental prices from £399 per week. Riverbank Holiday Cottages (sleeping 4 - 6) Quiet riverside location, spacious grounds alongside the river with magnificent mountain views. 5 minutes walk from the centre of Glencoe Village. Choice of properties with 2 or 3 bedrooms all ensuite. Each property has lounge, central heating, kitchen with cooker, microwave, dish washer, washing machine, fridge freezer, etc. Rental prices from £450 per week. Hawthorn Cottage (sleeps up to 10) Renovated in 2018. 3 ensuite bedrooms (1 double, 2 twin) plus sofabed. Large lounge with stone fireplace. Games room with pool table. Dining area with mountain views. Sun lounge. Fully equipped kitchen. Rental prices from £505 per week. Sorry no pets. Camus Bhan (sleeps 7) Situated on the edge of Glencoe village with a stunning outlook over Loch Leven. 3 bedrooms (1 double, 2 twin). Kitchen, dining room, lounge, private garden. Rental prices from £445 per week. Arivonie (sleeps 6 adults) Converted croft cottage now a modernised, detached family home. Just outside Glencoe Village on the shores of Loch Leven. 3 bedrooms with mountain views. Free WiFi. Lounge/dining room with real fire. Private garden. Kitchen with electric oven, microwave, washing machine/dryer. Rental prices from £380 per week. Click here to visit web site

Glencoe Hostels:

• Glencoe Independent Hostel - choice of accommodation in the hostel, bunkhouse, cottage, log cabins, caravans, camping, etc. Tel: 01855 811906. Grid reference NN. 116577.
• Invercoe Caravan & Camping Park near Ballachulish has level pitches, several hard standing areas, electric hook-ups, toilet blocks, licensed shop, laundrette, picnic area, children’s play area, anti-midge machines, etc. 5 stars. Open all year. Self catering lodges, cottages, holiday caravans and hobbit homes available to rent. Tel: 01855 811210.
• Blackwater Hostel & Riverside Campsite, Lab Road, Kinlochleven. Scottish Tourist Board 3 Star Hostel. Bunkhouse accommodation with 40 beds (2, 3 and 4 bedded rooms and an 8 bedded room). 30 camping pitches with own toilet block, showers, etc. Tel: 01855 831253 or 831402 / Fax: 01631 740549.
• Caolasnacon Caravan & Camping Park is just outside Kinlochleven and 3 miles from Glencoe, on the south shore of Loch Leven. Pitches for tents, space for 50 touring caravans, 30 electric hook-ups, laundrette, dishwashing area, free shower facilities, 2 Midge Magnet Machines. 18 static caravans to let. Tel: 01855 831279.
• SYHA Glencoe Hostel with 56 beds. Map Ref: O.S.41 (GR 118577) Tel: 01855 811 219.

For more places in this area, visit the pages on Fort William and Oban

More accommodation in Lochaber and the Fort William area