Glencoe Heritage Trust, Scotland

29/03/2026

Sombre procession coming up the brae at Tigh Phuirt - circa 1950's, unfortunately no dates or names on the back of this old photo.
Two of the three people leading the funeral walk seem quite young , perhaps a father (middle) with his two children.
To the right of the photo is a particularly tall gentleman.

22/03/2026

Beautiful spring day on the River Coe.

20/03/2026

We were recently asked to share this picture which was found in a loft of a cottage here in the village.

It would be good if it could be reunited with his family. Possible names of this gentleman - Donald Aitchison or Dan MacKay who lived at the Gate Lodge before moving up the Glen.
The buildings in the background - Achnacon House.

The picture was carefully taken apart to see if any names or dates were recorded, unfortunately no details.

14/02/2026

Famous emotional tune brings ceremony to a close.

14/02/2026

In case anyone missed some of the reels yesterday - excellent piping from Pipe Major Brian B Heriot.

13/02/2026

Thank you for playing, very much appreciated by all.

Today, for the 5th year in a row, I had the privilege of playing at the memorial sevice for the Massacre of Glencoe that took place this date in 1692.

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13/02/2026

Beautiful weather for today's ceremony to mark the 334th Anniversary of the Massacre of Glencoe 1692 .

Pipe Major Brian Heriot piped the March to the Massacre Cross from Bridge of Coe, Rev Paul McGregor Fletcher conducted the service, Niall Archibald recited Psalm 121 in Gaelic, wreaths were laid by Mrs Rosalin MacDonald, Glencoe Heritage Trust, Clan Donald Society of Scotland by Mr Alan MacDonald, New Zealand Petitioner of Alan MacDonald of Glencoe, Mr Scott McCombie for NTS - Glencoe, other floral tributes were also laid.

This year the Glencoe Heritage Trust's wreath was in memory of the late Mrs Grace McDonald, retired Head Teacher, Dochgarroch Primary School.

06/02/2026

Nostalgic old photo of Glencoe Hotel circa 1950's. The Claymore Filling Station was not even built. The Claymore came later in 1962, a petrol station with additional small information office, the office was run by NTS and Shell and other oil companies and of course later the KRT (Kinlochleven Road Transport).

The NTS later moved to a new purpose built centre with car park opposite Clachaig.

In the winter months the information office was closed, staff in the filling station gave out road conditions and also the ski-ing conditions at the nearby White Corries Chairlift.

Many local people were employed over the years at the Claymore and still are to this day.

26/01/2026

Just in case anybody has missed the posters and posts on social media. This is a consultation by Forestry and Land Scotland about the land they manage.

Further details:-
https://forestryandland.gov.scot/what-we-do/planning/consultations/glencoe-land-management-plan

23/01/2026

Found in the snow close to the road on 9th January 26 - located at the start of the Glen Etive road just off the A82.

The message on the heart locket has been obscured for privacy reasons. If this is yours or you know who it belongs to, please get in touch and we will put you in contact with the lady that found it.
e-mail: [email protected]

23/01/2026

Commemoration of the Massacre of Glencoe 1692 will take place on Friday 13th February 2026.
The service will commence at 11am - St Mary's Episcopal Church, Glencoe then gather at the Bridge of Coe 11.45am - 12 noon for the march - led by Pipe Major Brian B Heriot to the Memorial Cross, followed by the commemoration service and the laying of wreaths at the cross.
For further details: e-mail: [email protected]

16/01/2026

A well known entrance into Ballachulish. Craigellachie (on the left of the photo) was named after Hugh and Dorothy Carmichael turned the house into a guest house.

On the right hand side of the photo this fine building had many changes over the years, Barr & Co traded for many years offering ironmongery, grocery and drapery services, as well as offering many other services.

The quarry men working in the nearby quarries would purchase their boots and moleskin trousers for every day work as well as groceries to feed the families.

Barr & Co played a vital role in the community as well as helping to supply the quarry workforce.

Behind the slate wall, shinty matches would be played in the jubilee park, a tradition that still continues today on the same ground.