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Glen Coe (Scottish Gaelic: Gleann Comhann,[3] pronounced [klan̪ˠˈkʰo.ən̪ˠ]) is a glen of volcanic origins,[4] in the Highlands of Scotland. It lies in th...
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Glen Coe (Scottish Gaelic: Gleann Comhann,[3] pronounced [klan̪ˠˈkʰo.ən̪ˠ]) is a glen of volcanic origins,[4] in the Highlands of Scotland. It lies in the north of the county of Argyll, close to the border with the historic province of Lochaber, within the modern council area of Highland. The glen is noted for its scenic beauty. A review by Scottish Natural Heritage in 2010 made reference to the "soaring, dramatic splendour of Glen Coe",[4] and "the suddenness of the transition between high mountain pass and the lightly wooded strath" in the lower glen.[4] It also described the journey through the glen on the main A82 road as "one of the classic Highland journeys".[4] The main settlement is the village of Glencoe located at the foot of the glen.[5] Glen Coe is regarded as the home of Scottish mountaineering[6] and is popular with hillwalkers and climbers.
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