Top Things to do in Glencoe Village
What to do and see in Glencoe Village, Scotland: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Glencoe Village, United Kingdom including Glencoe Lochan, Glen Etive, Lost Valley Trail, Glencoe Folk Museum, The Glencoe Massacre Monument.
Restaurants in Glencoe Village
1. Glencoe Lochan
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 308 reviews
Reviewed By Shelauch
Beautiful scenery, and we were lucky enough to see it on a very calm day, so the mirror images in the water were terrific. An easy flat walk round the lochan with loads of photo opportunities.
2. Glen Etive
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 443 reviews
Reviewed By Krs922v - Balloch, United Kingdom
Whilst staying at the Kingshouse Hotel we took a drive to Glen Etive and kept going until we ran out of road at Loch Etive. Lovely drive with single track and lots of passing places. It's very peaceful at the Loch and the scenery was hauntingly beautiful.
3. Lost Valley Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 141 reviews
Reviewed By dr_suchet - Bangkok, Thailand
If you have a chance to visit Scotland, you should find time to drive up north to the high land in Glen Coe. Along the road side A82 before you get into the town of Glen Coe, you will find a land mark of the town ‘The Three Sisters’. You can park your car at the parking lot on the road side. The trail is just starting from there. You will find a small trail leading from the parking lot down to the mountain in front of you. Just walk to the left trail and follow the route. The trail is not too difficult but you need to prepare yourself such as a good hiking shoes , walking stick , drinking water , a jacket etc. it should take you around two to two and a half hour to get to the summit, but you don’t have to worry because you will enjoy the water fall view along the hiking trail. At the top, you will see the famous Lost Valley right in front of you. I love this trail because other than hiking, I also get a very good photo of the mountain and water fall.
4. Glencoe Folk Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Housed within two authentic 18th century thatched cottages, the museum tells the rich and exciting history of the local area - from the carving of the Ballachulish Goddess in 600BC to the opening of the Ballachulish Bridge in 1975, from Jacobite uprisings to World Wars. Take a peek into a MacDonald cottage of the night of the infamous Massacre of Glencoe, dress up as a Jacobite soldier and practice your 'Highland Charge', or simply let our objects transport you to the past. The museum has a fascinating collection of artefacts including Jacobite relics, costume, paintings, agricultural implements, medical equipment, classic toys, photographs, First and Second World War memorabilia, and domestic items from around the Glencoe area.
Reviewed By traveltoscuba
We stopped in Oct 18th to the Glencoe Folk Museum on the recommendation of our B&B Host and are we ever glad we did. Jimmy the Bush was manning the Museum and we got to talking about our drive vacation thru Scotland. He asked if I had any Scottish blood and I said yes "Henderson". He said "Welcome Home"! I learned so much about the Henderson Clan talking to him and was amazed when he told us the Henderson Clan is part of the Glencoe Massacre and there is a stone inscribed with the Henderson name down from the Glencoe Massacre Memorial. Jimmy the Bush, interesting name with an interesting story behind it, told us how to find the croft where the stone is located. His directions were perfect and seeing the stone was one of the highlights of our trip! Thank you Jimmy for making our trip to Glencoe even more special!!
5. The Glencoe Massacre Monument
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 86 reviews
Reviewed By leanneb807 - Gainesville, United States
As I mentioned in a different review, I specifically had my husband drive to this area so I could see the spot where so many of Clan MacDonald were cruelly massacred by members of Clan Campbell. I had done much reading on the subject and while much of Scotland is steeped in murder and tragedy, this particular event truly touched me. I simply had to see it. I wasn't disappointed. As we stood there looking at all the sites around us, it was as though I could hear the screams of those being attacked by people they had opened their doors to in typical Scottish welcome. I gave my husband a quick overview of what happened, but even without that he appreciated the beauty of the area we were in. Highly recommended. And if you do decide to visit, I also recommend doing some reading in advance on the 'Glencoe Massacre.' Certainly waaaaay in the past - 1692 - but a big part of what helped to shape Scotland.
