Glencoe -Discover the past
A 20 minute drive from Heron Bay Holidays, Glencoe has a magical quality. Walk in the footsteps of ancient clan chiefs, and find your favourite film locations. From the towering hills above to the beautiful lochan created by a General for his homesick Canadian wife, it has something for everyone.
Glencoe village is full of history and definately worth a visit when staying at Heron Bay Holidays
The Glencoe Folk Museum is set in a traditional thatched roof croft house on the main street of the village of Glencoe and full of objects that provide a glimpse into the history of the area. After being fully refurbished in 2024, this museum is high on the visitor list during your holiday with us.
https://www.glencoemuseum.com/
Further along the road is Glencoe Lochan, a beautiful lochan set in a tranquil setting surrounded by towering redwoods, and ducks in the water. There are many different walking trails around the lochan, which has spectacular colours all year.
Head along the A82 and visit the National Trust for Scotland Glencoe Visitor Centre to learn the history and geology of the area. The Rangers will be onsite to give you information and there is an exhibition on the area and mountaineering equipment throughout history. There is a new-look exhibition taking you through ther millions of years in the Glen’s story in just 10 minutes. There is also a cafe with superb mountain views and a gift shop for your souvenirs.
https://www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/glencoe
Glencoe Mountain Resort has skiing in the winter and tubing as well as mountain biking the summer.
It operates 7 days a week 364 days a year and offer biking (Downhill and XC), tubing, a treasure hunt, hill-walking, chairlift rides and fantastic photography opportunities during the summer months as well as skiing, snowboarding, sledging and avalanche rescue training during the winter.
With 8 lifts and 20 runs, Glencoe is by no means the largest ski centre in Scotland, but it’s still a firm favourite with many Scottish skiers and boarders thanks to its unique and exhilarating terrain, and a snow holding record second to none.
They also have a new panoramic cafe with views of the stunning scenery.
https://www.glencoemountain.co.uk/
Woodlands Activity Centre at the foot of Glencoe offers a wide range of activities to suit all ages and abilities. From e-bike hire and segway tours to archery and laser clay shooting, there’s something for everyone.