Glencoe Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
glen in Highland, Scotland, UK
About Glencoe
At 5AM on 13 Feb 1692 the troops were mustered and given their orders. They had been peacefully billeted for the last two weeks among the Macdonalds in Glencoe, receiving food and accommodation for no payment, but in lieu of tax. Their hosts were puzzled at the early stir – was the company marching away? The local chief MacIain was still struggling into his clothes, calling for breakfast to be brought for his guests, when he was shot. All along the valley shrieks and shots and sword blows were ringing out, and flames rose from the cottages. Some 38 people were slain that morning, and it’s claimed a similar number later died of exposure, fleeing into the wintry mountains. But as the killing squad swept the glen from south to north, the troops who were supposed to cordon each end were hours
Top Attractions in Glencoe
Explore the best things to see and do in Glencoe:
- ★Glencoe Mountain Resort
- ★Glencoe Museum
- ★Glencoe Outdoor Centre
- ★National Trust Visitor Centre
Where to Eat in Glencoe
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴The Laroch
Where to Stay in Glencoe
- 🏨Blackwater Hostel
- 🏨Clachaig Inn
- 🏨Fern Villa
- 🏨Glencoe Youth Hostel
- 🏨Kingshouse Hotel
- 🏨Lyn-leven Guest House
Glencoe Travel Guide Sections
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