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Glencoe is a famous valley ("glen") in Scottish Highlandsand also the name of the village adjacent to the glen on the western side. It is owned by the National Trust for Scotland and is considered one of the most spectacular and beautiful places in Scotland. It is apart of the designated National Scenic Area of Ben Nevis and Glen Coe. Loch Leven, in the adjacent area, is a salt water loch connected to Loch Linhe, a sea loch.

Glencoe is famous for its landscape - it is home to some of the most spectacular mountains in the UK. The glen is a U-shaped valley formed by Ice Age glaciation

It was also the site of the historic Glencoe Massacre that took place on 13th February 1692.


Glencoe Youth Hostel, Ballachulish, Glencoe, PA39 4HX, Tel: +44 (0) 1855 811219 E-mail: glencoe@syha.org.uk. Website: syha.org.uk, 62 Family Bunk Rooms, £ 8.50-9.50.

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Glen Coe
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Nov 29, 2007 – May 30, 2008
The Massacre of Glencoe occurred in Glen Coe, Scotland, in the early morning of 13 February 1692, during the era of the Glorious Revolution and Jacobitism. The massacre began simultaneously in three settlements along the glen - Invercoe, Inverrigan, and Achacon - although the killing took place all…
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Into the Highlands
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May 16, 2005 – Aug 03, 2005
Day two took us north, into a majestic, green, hilly area.  We knew we were finally in the Highlands.  It was incredible, seeing those hills seemingly rise out of nowhere as we drove along the road.  I know everyone says Ireland is beautiful, but don't forget about the Scottish …
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This trip was featured on Friday June 22nd, 2007
Ruthven Barracks, Highland Folk Museum, Clan Macpherson Museum Loch Laggan & Glen Coe
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Apr 14, 2005 – May 15, 2005
MONDAY: DAY 18:  Had an 0830 breakfast and a busy day ahead of us and first stopped to view the MacDONALD MONUMENT in GLENCOE VILLIAGE which is a dedication to the Macdonald Clan that was murdered by the Campbell Clan. The massacre took place in 1692 in the morning of Febuary 13th after 1…
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This trip was featured on Thursday October 5th, 2006

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