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Glencoe

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  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to Glencoe, perhaps the most famous and evocative glen in the Scottish Highlands. Known as the 'Weeping Glen,' this is a landscape defined by its staggering scale, its deep, U-shaped valleys, and its towering, often…

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  2. 2Glencoe Village: A Humble Gateway

    At the entrance to this epic valley lies Glencoe Village, a small and practical settlement that serves as the primary home base for many visitors. Unlike the grand towns of the south, Glencoe Village is a simple, one-street town…

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  3. 3The Three Sisters: Guardians of the Glen

    As you drive further into the glen, you will encounter its most photographed and iconic landmark: the Three Sisters of Glencoe. These three massive ridges, part of the Bidean nam Bian mountain range, tower over the road, their…

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  4. 4The Hidden Sanctuary of the Lost Valley

    Situated between the first and second of the Three Sisters is a site of both natural beauty and historical intrigue: the Lost Valley, or Coire Gabhail. To reach it, one must embark on a popular but challenging hike that involves…

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  5. 5The Pap of Glencoe: The Cone-Shaped Sentinel

    Guarding the entrance to Glencoe from the west is the iconic Pap of Glencoe, or Sgòrr na Cìche. This distinctive, cone-shaped mountain rises to an elevation of 741 meters (2,431 feet) and offers some of the most spectacular…

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  6. 6Cinematic Glencoe and Rannoch Moor

    As you travel through Glencoe toward the east, the glen eventually opens up into the vast, desolate expanse of Rannoch Moor. This area is the largest expanse of uninhabited land in Britain, hundreds of square miles of bog,…

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  7. 7Closing

    As we reach the conclusion of our journey through Glencoe, we are left with a lingering sense of the glen's unique power. We have explored the humble roots of Glencoe Village, the majestic presence of the Three Sisters, and the…

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What is Glencoe?

Glencoe is a place with 7 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
TypeHeritage
Story sections7
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates56.6452, -4.8407
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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