Glencoe Village
| Glencoe Gaelic: A’ Chàrnaich | |
| Argyllshire | |
|---|---|
 Glencoe from the summit of the Pap of Glencoe | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | NN098588 |
| Location: | 56°40’58"N, 5°6’22"W |
| Data | |
| Post town: | Ballachullish |
| Postcode: | PH49 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Highland |
Glencoe Village is the main settlement village at the foot of Glencoe in Argyllshire. It lies at the northwest end of the glen, on the southern bank of the River Coe where it enters Loch Leven a sea-loch off Loch Linnhe.
The term 'Glencoe Village' is a recent one (appearing on a few road signs only in the last 20 years to differentiate it from Glen Coe itself. The village is not actually in Glencoe but occupies an area known as Carnoch. Native Gaelic speakers who belong to the area always refer to the village as A'Charnaich, meaning "the place of cairns".[1] Even today there is Upper Carnoch and Lower Carnoch. A small hospital - currently empty - with emergency services at Fort William 16 miles away, lies at the southern end of the village just over an arched stone bridge.
Within Glencoe Village there is a small village shop, Episcopal Church of Scotland church, Glencoe & North Lorn local history museum, Post Office, Glencoe Mountain Rescue Team centre, an Outdoor Centre, numerous quality bed and breakfast establishments, and a small primary school. Several eating establishments are around including the Glencoe Hotel, Glencoe Café and The Clachaig Inn situated in Glencoe village. Glencoe is also a popular location for self-catering holidays; with many chalets, cottages and lodges available for weekly and short break rental. Also located in the village, but along the A82, is the Glencoe Visitor Centre, run by the National Trust for Scotland. This modern visitor centre (2002) houses a coffee shop, store, and information centre.
The village sits near the entrance to Glen Coe and is surrounded by spectacular mountain scenery and is popular with serious hill-walkers, rock and ice climbers. It has been seen in numerous films, including Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban as the home of Hagrid, and the 2012 James Bond movie Skyfall.
Well known residents include Hamish MacInnes, inventor of the McInnes Stretcher.
References
- ↑ Tron Bhogha-Froise - Sgeulachdan is Bardachd, Alasdair MacAonghais, Canan, Sabhal Mor Ostaig, An Teanga, Sleite, An t-Eilean Sgitheanach, (1999).