Ballachulish is a village in Lochaber in the western Highlands of Scotland, at the mouth of Loch Leven, surrounded by magnificent mountains, situated 1 mile west of Glencoe and 15 miles from Fort William. Ballinchulish translated from Gaelic means village of the narrows, this settlement lies on the shore of Loch Leven where it narrows and is split into North Ballachulish and South Ballachulish and another settlement to the west closer to Glencoe. The area is a popular holiday destination for walkers, climbers, skiers, sight-seers, nature-watchers and for sea-fishing and angling. The village has various shops and amenities, a Village Hall and a Visitor Centre, with gift shop, café, Heritage Trail and exhibition. There are many pubs, inns, restaurants, hotels and holiday accommodation in and around Ballinchulish. Ballachulish Bridge is a steel truss bridge built in 1975 when the ferry closed, nearby is the 9-hole golf course, and access to the West Highland Way. Further south attractions include Loch Linnhe, Kinlochliach Gardens, the 16th century Barcaldine Castle and the Scottish Sea-life Centre. Nearby Glencoe is famous as the location of the Glencoe Massacre in1692, the Glencoe Visitor Centre details the fate of the Macdonald Clan and the North Lorn Folk Museum explains about Highland life.
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Places to Stay near Ballachulish
Isles of Glencoe Hotel & Leisure Centre (0.27 miles)
On a peninsula reaching out into Loch Leven, this peaceful retreat has breathtaking views across calm waters to the impressive mountains of the West Highlands. In a stunning Highland setting, The Isles ... More
Fern Villa Guest House (0.29 miles)
Fern Villa is a small family run Guest House offering Bed and Breakfast accommodation in the village of Ballachulish, just over a mile from the spectacular Pass of Glencoe and ... More
Glencoe Hotel (1.18 miles)
Situated in the heart of some of Scotland's most stunning scenery, the Glencoe Hotel is the perfect base from which to explore the historic area. For those seeking a more active holiday glencoe offers ski-ing, snowboarding ... More | visit website
Loch Leven Hotel (1.67 miles)
Ballachulish Hotel (1.94 miles)
Scottish tradition is alive in this fine Baronial hotel. Throughout the centuries this was amongst the best known Inns in the land. Chieftains, Clansmen, Adventurers - all men met at the ... More | visit website
Onich Hotel (3.21 miles)
All our bedrooms are individually decorated and tastefully furnished to a high standard. Many of our rooms enjoy panoramic views through the gardens over to Loch Linnhe and beyond.
Inside you'll find ... More
Inchree Chalets (4.52 miles)
Inchree Chalets is a family-run holiday centre offering self-catering chalets at good-value rates. We are situated in a scenically magnificent part of the Scottish Western Highlands, midway between the Ben ... More
Inn at Ardgour (5.23 miles)
The Scottish Highlands highest rated inn. Traditional family run, Best Inn in Britain award winner with mountain-framed lochside views.
For centuries, travellers have enjoyed the famous West Highland Welcome at ... More
Holly Tree Hotel and Leisure Centre (5.28 miles)
Widely known for its friendly ... More | visit website
Mingulay House (5.47 miles)
Mingulay House is a charming and spacious modern home that enjoys a quiet secluded location where your hosts, Dan & Jane White, offer the warmest of welcomes, exceptional accommodation, fantastic ... More
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