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We did not come for a hike, but apparently this centre is a great starting point for a few. Our stop way set around the need to give our driver his mandatory driving break. No complaints as it was not a bad place to stop. We explored the various portions of the center and historical grounds for roughly a half hour. Probably enough time unless you were actually coming for a hike. On the way to the Highlands, Glencoe is ideal for a quick 'hello' imo.
Food is terrible, service is terrible, bathrooms are disgusting- toilets done flush, water all over floor, tissue doesn't dispense right, and no soap! The food was so bad and was extremely expensive, over £40 for two people for what I got that's pictured. And it was bland as all get out, the coffee wasn't even good. The only good thing about this place is the view.
Very nice, modern (brand new) visitor center complex in Glencoe. My group and I stopped here on the way to Glasgow from Inverness to check out the view, use the loos and grab a bite at the cafe. Food seemed lovely- some prepared salads, sandwiches and some hot dishes for reasonable prices. Highly recommend.
The Glencoe Visitor Centre was a nice change of pace from the cultural sites that I had been seeing on my trip so far. Here, they focus not on history (although the building stands on the site of the infamous Massacre of Glencoe), but on the land itself--hiking, conservation, bird-watching, etc. The building itself is green, in its design, construction, and operation. I perused exhibits on the massacre, Highland geological history, local flora and fauna, and recent conservation efforts. It's true that the surrounding scenery is breathtaking. Unfortunately, that afternoon there was heavy rain and mist obscuring most of the mountain vistas. There are numerous pull-offs on the A82, where you can snap a few photos or launch an expedition up the side of a mountain. I spent some time climbing around a sixty-foot waterfall, but I didn't have the gear for an extended hike in that weather.
8 months ago
It's our third time here in the area, but we've never been to the Visitors Centre. Needed a lunch break and the Centre was really just around the corner. There's plenty of parking, mostly under trees providing nice shade on hot summer days. NT members park free, for all others a fee applies, which was fair enough. It's a very nice visitors centre, providing lots of information. A shop, a restaurant, public toilets. Dogs welcome as well. There are some nice picnic tables outside, with breathtaking views over the Glen. We enjoyed our lunch there. What a location! Then there's the Turf House on site as well. Also several trails and paths to enjoy a little walk around the area. A really nice stop, worth spending some time here. read more
Review is for Glencoe and the visitor centre where you can find public restrooms. Glencoes name translate to "Valley of Tears" and it may be the gloomy weather and gray skies but it has a sad charm to it. If you are a fan of James Bond this is where he stopped his DB5 in Skyfall. There's some iconic stops at Glencoe and I think once I found the name out I felt like drinking scotch while listening to The Cure and Morrisey. The Visitors Centre has a huge parking lot and a cafe and coffee. There aren't a lot of food options so you may be forced to eat here, it's OK and not stunning. Kids got a hotdog and I liked how all the topping were separate, chips were OK with it. Another good reason to stop here are the public bathrooms. Outside they have a recreation of a traditional house built by locals. I loved this so much and maybe i was in a drinking mood but I could imagine sitting in one of those in a cold and rainy day and enjoying a heavy single malt scotch. There are also some small streams and water the kids liked throwing rocks into. read more
We didn't actually go to the Glencoe Visitor Centre, but we did visit Glencoe for a scenic landscape photo op. The scenery is particularly rugged and beautiful here. Glencoe also seems to be best known for the Glencoe Massacre of 1692. We were not very far away from Fort William and we were told Fort William is the rainiest town in all of the United Kingdom, so that might tell you something about the weather around here. This area is well worth a Kodak stop if you are anywhere nearby. read more
1 year ago
We did not come for a hike, but apparently this centre is a great starting point for a few. Our stop way set around the need to give our driver his mandatory driving break. No complaints as it was not a bad place to stop. We explored the various portions of the center and historical grounds for roughly a half hour. Probably enough time unless you were actually coming for a hike. On the way to the Highlands, Glencoe is ideal for a quick 'hello' imo. read more
Food is terrible, service is terrible, bathrooms are disgusting- toilets done flush, water all over floor, tissue doesn't dispense right, and no soap! The food was so bad and was extremely expensive, over £40 for two people for what I got that's pictured. And it was bland as all get out, the coffee wasn't even good. The only good thing about this place is the view. read more
We stopped here on our way between Edinburgh and Skye. We ate at the cafe which was small but they had a nice lunch menu. Parking was easy. We did a short hike on the grounds, it was beautiful, green and lots of snapdragons. Bathrooms were very nice. read more
Very nice, modern (brand new) visitor center complex in Glencoe. My group and I stopped here on the way to Glasgow from Inverness to check out the view, use the loos and grab a bite at the cafe. Food seemed lovely- some prepared salads, sandwiches and some hot dishes for reasonable prices. Highly recommend. read more
The Glencoe Visitor Centre was a nice change of pace from the cultural sites that I had been seeing on my trip so far. Here, they focus not on history (although the building stands on the site of the infamous Massacre of Glencoe), but on the land itself--hiking, conservation, bird-watching, etc. The building itself is green, in its design, construction, and operation. I perused exhibits on the massacre, Highland geological history, local flora and fauna, and recent conservation efforts. It's true that the surrounding scenery is breathtaking. Unfortunately, that afternoon there was heavy rain and mist obscuring most of the mountain vistas. There are numerous pull-offs on the A82, where you can snap a few photos or launch an expedition up the side of a mountain. I spent some time climbing around a sixty-foot waterfall, but I didn't have the gear for an extended hike in that weather. read more
This is more about the area than the visitor centre. The centre itself is very nice and has a cafe and information office and currently also an exhibit of Skyfall locations. The area is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen and well worth spending a day or two wandering the area and exploring the mountains and the trails. Also well worth visiting Glen Etvie where Skyfall was shot. Wow what an amazing area and loads of deer around. I would come back to this area anytime. read more
9 years ago
