Welcome to Glencoe Scotland

Glencoe is not only a holiday centre for hillwalking and mountaineering, it is also an ideal base from which to explore the Highlands of Scotland. The Clachaig Guide to Glencoe Scotland provides you with information on a range of accommodation available in the area along with some ideas about the things you can see and do during a holiday in Glencoe.

The Clachaig Inn, Glencoe is situated in the heart of Glencoe, and surrounded by mountains on all sides. The hotel is renowned for its warm hospitality, excellent food and accommodation, and extensive range of high quality cask ales. Open all the year round, it caters equally for walkers, climbers or those who prefer to enjoy a more relaxing holiday travelling around the Western Highlands of Scotland.

Carefree Self Catering Holidays, Glencoe cottages and lodges in  and around Glencoe offer a choice of accommodation for those seeking the freedom of travel provided by self catering holidays. These superbly equipped units are located in the grounds of the Clachaig Inn against a backdrop of trees in a quiet peaceful location where there are magnificent mountain views in all directions.

Glencoe is unquestionably one of Scotland's most historic and scenic glens. Visitors holiday here from all over the world - year after year, inspired by the sheer scale and grandeur of its surrounding mountains and fascinated by the intrigue of its turbulent past.

Glencoe may well be famous as a centre for walking, skiing and climbing vacations, but there are so many other things to see and do. It's an ideal holiday centre from which to go mountain biking, sailing, horse-riding, fishing and, of course, to travel around the western highlands and islands of Scotland.

If you prefer a more leisurely holiday, then you can simply relax and enjoy the scenery or browse the local shops and visit the places of historical interest.

Filming for the third Harry Potter film, "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", was filmed on location in Glencoe in May and June. Three sets were built near to the bottom of Clachaig Gully, and quite literally, just across the road from Clachaig Inn. The sets were located so as to take in the fantastic scenery, overlooking the Torren Lochan, and the Signal Rock forest to the rugged hills of the glen.

In addition to its own attractions, Glencoe is only 14 miles south of Fort William - which makes it very convenient for that ascent of Ben Nevis or for skiing at Nevis Range. And if you do decide to go to Fort William be sure to visit The Grog and Gruel traditional alehouse and restaurant - managed by the owners of The Clachaig Inn, it offers you a warm welcome along with the same excellent range of food and cask ales.

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