Glencoe breathtaking nature of Scotland

Glencoe
Glencoe is a picturesque valley in the southwest of the Highlands in Scotland.
There is also a remnant of an ancient volcano that is part of the National Scenic Area of ​​Ben Nevis and Glen Coe.

It is often referred to as the most beautiful and breathtaking place in Scotland!

No description can recreate the first visit to Glencoe. It has long been one of the most famous places in Scotland, famous for its rare beauty and sad past. Discover its remarkable history, landscape and wildlife, as well as the setting for movies like Braveheart, Rob Roy and Skyfall.

Glencoe is a place of history, wildlife, adventure and myth. The mountains were shaped by violent volcanic eruptions and then sculpted by massive glaciers. The legendary Celtic hero Fingal is said to have settled among these high mountains, and his poet son Ossian drew inspiration from the landscapes.
Glen Coe
Glencoe

On February 13, 1692, 38 MacDonald men, women and children were murdered by a regiment of soldiers (acting on behalf of the government) whom they welcomed into their homes. The tragedy of the Glencoe massacre is still able to evoke strong emotions.

Glencoe is also the birthplace of Scottish mountaineering, and climbers will find plenty of challenge on the ridges and ridges of Aonah Igach, the Three Sisters, or any of the eight Munroes on the estate. There are also good trails for walking up the hills and easier walks such as the walk up to Signal Rock.

Filming for the third Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, took place on location in Glencoe in May and June 2003. Regular visitors to Clachaig Inn and Glencoe will spot a familiar looking backdrop in the film, and in subsequent Harry Potter films.