In the heart of the Highlands, Glencoe and Loch Leven offer the tourist the very best of Scotland: dizzying peaks, mysterious lochs, breathtaking vistas and a host of leisure activities.

The Scotland of the wide open spaces certainly lives up to its reputation. In the region of the Glens, less than two hours drive from Glasgow or Edinburgh, you will find the essence of what you imagine this wild and mysterious country to be. When you go to the Glens, it’s as if you are filling your lungs with good clean air. And around the village of Glencoe there are more than forty mountain peaks which, whatever the season, afford superb views. The most famous: Buachaille Etive Mor and Buachaille Etive Beag. They are the favourite places for hill-walkers, climbers, skiers and fishermen and women. At the foot of the hills, the lochs evoke the mystery of Scotland and Gaelic mythology. Dark Loch Achtriochtan is only surpassed by the sparkling banks of Loch Leven, the starting off point for those who enjoy sailing in the fine weather.

The region also has its attraction for those in search of relaxation and atmosphere. There is a nine-hole golf course, easy walks, quality restaurants, pubs where you go for the music; these are the main ingredients of a successful trip to the Glens. While relics of Scotland’s heritage are few and scattered, its myths are plentiful and its mysterious atmosphere ever present. The Glens have provided the location for the shooting of a large number of films, including Highlander 1 and 3, Braveheart and the third opus of the adventures of Harry Potter. A symbol itself of the bewitching magic of Scotland.