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Glencoe
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 01 June 2005 |
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{josimage}Located 74 miles north-west of Glasgow, Glencoe extends over 200 hectares and operates on the Meall A'Bhuiridh Massif, amidst some of the jost stunning scenery in Scotland. Glencoe?s location means that it is only a 2 hour drive away from Glasgow City Centre making it easily accessible fro those with cars that live there.
Originally known as White Corries, Glencoe was the first commercial Scottish Ski Area with the construction of the first overhead ski lift on Meall A'Bhuiridh in 1956. Situated only a few miles south of the small local village of Glencoe?s in the Glencoe mountain range, well know for the Glencoe Massacre of the MacDonald?s by the Campbell?s in the 17th Century. |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 06 March 2006 )
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Glencoe Stats |
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Lifts: 2 Chairlifts, 5 Drag Lifts
Vertical Descent: 2600ft (457m)
Top station: 3636ft (1068m)
Snow report phone line: 01855 851226
Prices:
| Adult | ?24 | | Child | ?15 | | Afternoon | ?10 | 1/2 Day Adult | ?15 | 1/2 Day Child | ?10.00 |
Nearest Pub: Kings House Hotel (Glencoe)
Location: Glencoe (about 74 miles northwest of Glasgow on the A82) OS Grid Ref NN260520 |
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