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Glencoe

Glencoe Folk Museum

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A folk museum in Glencoe village, at the Loch Leven end of the glen.

The Glencoe Folk Museum is situated in the village and has displays of local interest and heritage including the infamous 1692 Glencoe Massacre.

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The Daily for 2 November, from Scotland with love. Cloud shadows cross a sunlit mountain above a loch, rust-coloured moorland stretching below
Close byGlencoe LochanA still lochan in the woods above Glencoe village, planted with North American trees by Lord Strathcona for his homesick Canadian wife.3 min by roadSee itThe Pap of Glencoe reflected in the lochan among autumn trees.

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  1. GlencoeGlencoeUnder a mile 1 min by road
  2. Glencoe Visitor CentreGlencoe Visitor Centre1 mile 4 min by road
  3. Snow on the mountains of Glen Coe under a blue sky.The Lost ValleyThe hidden valley among the Three Sisters of Glen Coe where the MacDonalds kept their rustled cattle, reached by a short, rough climb.2 miles 2 min by road
  4. The Pap of Glencoe rising above Loch Leven.The Pap of GlencoeThe pointed hill above Glencoe village, a steep, rough walk of about seven kilometres to a wide view along Loch Leven.3 miles 4 min by road
  5. Three Sisters of GlencoeThree Sisters of GlencoeThree steep ridges of Bidean nam Bian on the south side of Glen Coe, seen across the glen from the car park halfway up it.3 miles 4 min by road
Directions
The Pap of Glencoe reflected in the lochan among autumn trees.AttractionsGlencoe Lochan0.9 miles
AttractionsBeinn a' Bheithir - Sgorr Dhearg3.3 miles
The Aonach Eagach ridge at first light, snow in its gullies.AttractionsAonach Eagach3.4 miles
Hotel family room with a double bed and two single bedsRestaurantsClachaig Inn3.7 miles
Two rugged mountain peaks rise above a moorland glen, a road winding through heather and bracken between them.AttractionsBidean nam Bian3.7 miles
BallachulishRiverBeds at Woodlands GlencoeSleeps 2 · 3.8 miles
A footbridge over the river to the white cottage of Achnambeithach, the glen rising behind.AttractionsLoch Achtriochtan4.0 miles
Mullach nan Coirean's red and grey slopes and corrie rim, seen along the ridge under bright cloud.AttractionsMullach nan Coirean4.9 miles
A bedroom with tartan wallpaper and a bay window looking out over Loch Linnhe.RestaurantsLodge on the Loch5.0 miles

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Places to stay near Glencoe Folk Museum, and when each is next free.

RiverBeds at Woodlands Glencoe
  • Sleeps 2
  • In Ballachulish
  • 3 miles from Glencoe Folk Museum
Check datesStormhouse South, Argyll and ButeStormhouse South
  • Sleeps 2
  • In Appin
  • 13 miles from Glencoe Folk Museum
Free 31 Jan – 5 FebStormhouse North, Argyll and ButeStormhouse North
  • Sleeps 2
  • In Appin
  • 13 miles from Glencoe Folk Museum
Free 1–6 FebSlochd, Argyll and ButeSlochd
  • Sleeps 2
  • In Barcaldine
  • 15 miles from Glencoe Folk Museum
Check datesPlaces to stayEvery stay in GlencoeAll our places to stay nearby, to search by date and by who is coming.See them all
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