Glencoe, Scotland

This article refers to the village: for the glen itself, see Glen Coe.

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Glencoe village (Ordnance Survey {{gbmapping|NN097587}}) is the main settlement in Glen Coe, Scotland. It lies at the north-west end of the glen, at the point where the River Coe enters Loch Leven (a salt-water arm of Loch Linnhe) at Invercoe. Administratively, the village lies in the southern part of the Lochaber area of Highland Council Area; it is considered part of the traditional county of Argyll.

Related Topics:
Ordnance Survey - Glen Coe - Scotland - Loch Leven - Loch Linnhe - Lochaber - Highland Council Area - Traditional county - Argyll

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Historically the village was sited further east, near the Clachaig Inn. This was the location of the Massacre of Glencoe.

Related Topics:
Clachaig Inn - Massacre of Glencoe

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