Glen Coe (Scottish Gaelic: Gleann Comhann,[2] pronounced [klan̪ˠˈkʰo.ən̪ˠ]) is a glen of volcanic origins,[3] in the Highlands of Scotland. It lies in the north of the county of Argyll, close to the border with the historic province of Lochaber, within the modern council area of Highland. The scenic beauty of the glen has led to its inclusion in the Ben Nevis and Glen Coe National Scenic Area,[4] one of 40 such areas in Scotland.
[5] A review of the national scenic areas by Scottish Natural Heritage in 2010 made reference to the “soaring, dramatic splendour of Glen Coe”,[3]and “the suddenness of the transition between high mountain pass and the lightly wooded strath” in the lower glen.[3] It also described the journey through the glen on the main A82 road as “one of the classic Highland journeys”.[3] The main settlement is the village of Glencoelocated at the foot of the glen.[6] The glen is regarded as the home of Scottish mountaineering[7] and is popular with hillwalkers and climbers.
