Glencoe

Glencoe is a glen in the Western Scottish Highlands within the Ben Nevis and Glen Coe National Scenic Area. The outstanding beauty of Glen Coe, from high dramatic mountains to woodland makes it a popular destination with hillwalkers and climbers. The Glen is named after the River Coe that runs through it to Loch Leven. The river passes over waterfalls and through Glencoe village before flowing into the sea loch of Loch Leven. 

On the 13th February 1692 thirty-eight men from the "Clan MacDonald of Glencoe" were killed killed by government forces who were billeted with them in the "Massacre of Glencoe".  It was alleged that the men had not been prompt in pledging allegiance to the new monarchs, William and Mary. In 1835 the Iona cross was erected by a MacDonald in memory of his clansmen. 

This beautiful glen is easily reached by car or by bus from Fort William. The A82 , the main road north runs through the glen and is described as one of the classic Highland journeys. The glen has become a popular tourist destination, particularly with walkers and climbers enjoying the quality of its  winter climbing. 

Loch Leven

https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/areaglen/index.html

https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/glencoe/

https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/glencoe