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2010 EventsAt the National Trust for Scotland in Glencoe there is always something happening, from children’s events and art exhibitions in the Visitor Centre to wildlife Landrover safaris and guided walks. For a month by month calendar view of our events please click here. To book or enquire about an event please call: 0844 493 2222 or email glencoe_events@nts.org.uk Guided WalksWoodland WalkLow-level Walk - An Torr WoodlandSaturday 8th May/ 5th June/ 10th July/ 7th August/ 4th September/ 2nd OctoberA Short walk through the An Torr woodland. Hear the tale of the Glencoe Massacre and get views through the trees from the legendary Signal Rock. Learn about the geology of Glencoe and some of the fantastic flora that lives here.
Duration: 2 Hours
Cost: Adults £5, Children £2.50 Booking Essential
Bring: Walking boots and Waterproofs
Meet: 10:30am Glencoe Visitor Centre (There will be a short drive to the start point from here)
To Book: Please call 0844 493 2222 or email glencoe_events@nts.org.uk
Hidden Hanging ValleysMedium Level Guided Walk - Coire GabhailSaturday 15th May/ 12th June/ 17th July/ 14th August/ 11th September/ 9th OctoberCome and enjoy a walk to Glencoe's Hidden Valley. This walk takes you up into the hidden valley where fantastic views of Glencoe can be seen. Learn about the local environment and maybe glimpse a sighting of a red deer or even a golden eagle.
Duration: 4 hours
Cost: Adults £12, Children £6 (No unaccompanied under 16's and no under 10's) Booking Essential
Bring: Walking Boots, waterproofs, spare clothes, packed lunch and a drink.
Meet: 10am Glencoe Visitor Centre (there will be a short drive to the start of the walk from here)
To Book: Please call 0844 493 2222 or email glencoe_events@nts.org.uk
The High Tops of GlencoeHigh Level Guided Walk - Buachaille Etive MorSaturday 19th June and 21st AugustA walk along the ridge of Buachaille Etive Mor. This all day walk along the iconic ridge has stunning mountain scenery to be viewed in all directions, and fantastic wildlife to discover.
High Level Guided Walk - Buachaille Etive BeagSaturday 22nd May and 16th OctoberA walk along the Buachaille Etive Beag ridge taking in the two munros here. THere are fantastic views from both summits and opportunities to hear all about this stunning area. High Level Guided Walk - Bidean Nam BianSaturday 24th July and 18th September A chance to walk up Glencoe's highest mountain, Bidean nam Bian, Peak of the Peaks. A full day walk in the hills will reward you with staggering views of stunning mountain scenery and perhaps a chance to glimpse some of the wildlife that lives here.
Duration: 8 Hours
Cost: Adults £25 (no under 16's) Booking Essential
Bring: Walking boots, waterproofs, spare clothes, packed lunch and a drink
Meet: 9am Glencoe Visitor Centre (there will be a short drive to the start point of the walk)
To Book: Please call 0844 493 2222 or email glencoe_events@nts.org.uk
Adults only. Please note these are full day hill walks and you should come prepared with the equipment you need for a full day out in the scottish hills and also have a good level of fitness. Please make us aware of any fitness/medical issues that may impact on your ability to take part in this walk at the time of booking.
Landrover SafarisMorning Landrover SafariEvery Thursday and Sunday from April to OctoberLet us transport you through the Glen, going slightly off the beaten track. We'll give you three hours of wildlife, history, geology and more!
Duration: 3 Hours
Cost: £25 adults, £12.50 children under 16. Booking Essential
Bring: Binoculars/Camera/Snack - Optional
Meet: 10:15am Glencoe Visitor Centre
To Book: Please call 0844 493 2222 or email glencoe_events@nts.org.uk
Afternoon Landrover SafariEvery Tuesday in April, July August and October.Let us transport you through the Glen, going slightly off the beaten track. We'll give you three hours of wildlife, history, geology and more!
Duration: 3 Hours
Cost: £25 adults, £12.50 children under 16. Booking Essential
Bring: Binoculars/Camera/Snack - Optional
Meet: 1:15pm Glencoe Visitor Centre
To Book: Please call 0844 493 2222 or email glencoe_events@nts.org.uk
Massacre Landrover SafariEvery Friday in April, July, August and OctoberFor those interested in the darker side of Glencoe, we'll transport you to many of the key sites and unravel the true history of the massacre of Glencoe. Price includes entry to the Glencoe Folk Museum.
Duration: 2.5 Hours
Cost: £20 adults, £10 children under 16. Booking Essential
Bring: Binoculars/Camera/Snack - Optional
Meet: 10:15am Glencoe Folk Museum (In Glencoe Village)
To Book: Please call 0844 493 2222 or email glencoe_events@nts.org.uk
Children's EventsEaster Egg Hunt in association with Cadbury2nd/3rd/4th/5th April10am to 4pm, £1 per child.The Cadbury Easter Egg Trail is back! Come to the centre for a self-guided trail around the visitor centre and the grounds. Return to the visitor centre having successfully completed the trail and there could be an egg shaped prize waiting for you! Face painting included!
Childrens Landrover SafariApril 7th/ 14th/ 21st/ 28thJuly 7th/ 14th/ 21st/ 28thAugust 4th/ 11th/ 18th/ 25thOctober 13th/ 20th/ 27thA mini safari around the western end of Glencoe. Take a ride in our Landrover and hear about the wildlife of Glencoe and if we're lucky spot some too! Find out about Glencoe's past with tales of volcanoes, betrayal and folklore!
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cost: £7 per child (suggested age 5-11) Booking Essential
Bring: Outdoor clothing. Binoculars/Camera - Optional
Meet: 10:30am Glencoe Visitor Centre
Too Book: Please call 0844 493 2222 or email glencoe_events@nts.org.uk
Mini Beasts and Pond DippingJuly 5th/ 13th/ 19th/ 27th August 2nd/ 10th/ 16th/ 24th/ 30thCome and see what bugs and beasties are living in the area! We'll go for a walk and see what we can find and try our hands at pond dipping.
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: £3 per child (places are limited to 10 children each time so please arrive on time to ensure a place)
Bring: Wellies and Outdoor clothing
Meet: 10:30 Glencoe Visitor Centre
To book/For Info: Please call 0844 493 2222 or email glencoe_events@nts.org.uk
Parachute GamesJuly 6th & 20th August 3rd/ 17th/ 31stIf you've ever played with a parachute before you'll know just how much fun can be had! If not come and find out what you've missed! Duration: 1 hour
Cost: £1 per child (places are limited to 12 children each time so please arrive early to ensure a place)
Meet: 10:30 Glencoe Visitor Centre
To book/For Info: Please call 0844 493 2222 or email glencoe_events@nts.org.uk
Eco CraftsJuly 12th & 26th/ August 9th & 23rdJoin us at the Visitor Centre whatever the weather to make something from nothing! using recycled and natural objects only, we'll try our hands at eco crafts. Duration: 1 hour
Cost: £3 per child
Meet: 10:30 Glencoe Visitor Centre
To book/For Info: Please call 0844 493 2222 or email glencoe_events@nts.org.uk
Mini Highland GamesFriday 20th August 12 Midday - 2pmA Mini Highland Games just for children! We'll have haggis hurling, three-legged races, egg and spoon races, welly tossing and much much more!! (This event is aimed at children ages 4-11)
£4 per child, Parents/Carers free!
Places are limited so please arrive early to ensure a space.
To Book: Please call 0844 493 2222 or email: glencoe_events@nts.org.uk
Other EventsLiving History Clansmen Displays by Alba AdventureSunday 6th JuneSunday 18th JulySunday 8th AugustSunday 5th SeptemberAlba Adventure will bring history to life at Glencoe with several exciting presentations throughout the day demonstrating dress and weaponry of the Jacobite era. Find out how to wear the belted plaid and get a close up view of the fierce weapons of the period!
FREE.
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