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Women Move Mountains

“I owe a supreme debt of gratitude to the mountain for knocking from me the shackles of conventionality.” – Lizzie le Blond The history...

Wordplay Writings

In May 2022, 'Wordplay' - a local creative writing group - visited Glencoe Folk Museum for a tour and to explore the collections. Parris,...

Stories from Glencoe

The Ballachulish Dragon Beinn a' Bheithir - the name of the mountains which tower above the village of Ballachulish - is generally agreed...

Dog-Friendly Glencoe

Glencoe is a dream for dog owners (and dogs!). From woodland walks to river dips, mountain hikes to loch swims, cosy pubs to cute cafes,...

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The Mystery of the Ballachulish Goddess

We were asked to speak about the Ballachulish Goddess as part of the fantastic 'Highland Objects' podcast. You can listen to the podcast...

Glencoe on Film

Film-makers have long been attracted to Glencoe: for classic mountain scenery that just screams “SCOTLAND!”; for atmospheric conditions;...

Small Walks, Big Views: the Best Short Walks in Glencoe

Think of Glencoe and you think of its grand mountains: the rocky buttresses guarding the entrance to the glen, the towering peaks, the...

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Glencoe Folk Museum