Glencoe & Dalness
National Trust For Scotland
Some of the finest climbing and walking country in the Highlands is to be found within the 5,680 ha (14,035 a) in the National Trust for Scotland's care, in an area of dramatic landscapes and historical fact and legend. The infamous massacre of 1692 took place at many sites throughout the glen, but one of the main locations is just a short walk from the Trust's new eco-friendly Visitor Centre at Inverrigan.
Geologically, the Glencoe hills are significant as an example of a volcano collapsing in on itself during a series of violent eruptions. This is also an area of international botanical importance, particularly for the woodlands and Arctic alpine flora. In the lower part of Glen Coe the Trust owns a flock of sheep and fold of Highland cattle, part of a unique project to manage an area of internationally important grassland. The property includes a large Special Area of Conservation.
The A82 Glasgow to Fort William road runs through this spectacular glen and the Visitor Centre is a perfect stopping place for the traveller going north or south. Enjoy Living on the Edge, an interactive exhibition exploring the landscape, wildlife and history of this special place. Find out what it feels like to climb on ice; discover how the glen was formed; and try your hand at solving the conservation problems faced by the Trust.
Facilities available inlcude: Café, toilets, shop, outlook station (weather reports, maps & help with walks etc.) and fabulous exhibition area
Opening Hours
1st Mar - 31st Mar - daily - 10am - 4pm
1st April- 31st Aug – daily 9.30am – 5.30pm
1 Sept to 31 Oct, daily 10-5
1Nov to 16 Dec, Thur-Sun 10-4
27 to 31 Dec, daily 10-4
3 to 6 Jan, daily 10-4
7 Jan to 28 Feb, Thurs-Sun,10-4
1 to 31 Mar, daily 10-4
Thereafter revert to normal opening days.
Note: last recommended entry to exhibition 45 minutes before centre closes
Contact
Glencoe & Dalness
Glencoe
Ballachulish
Argyll
PH49 4LA
Scotland
Tel: +44 (0844) 4932222
Fax: +44 (0844) 4932223
E-Mail: glencoe@nts.org.uk
WWW: http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/98/
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