Old Glencoe
As this old photograph of Clachaig Hotel demonstrates, photographers have been visiting Glencoe for many years. It is usually the mountains and the magnificent views which catch the eye. However, the rate of change on the mountains is very slow and it is the pictures of places and people which are of more interest. Even then, the rate of change and the pace of development is much slower here in the Highlands than elsewhere in the country.
Collating and sorting through the many photographs and publications relating to the Glencoe area is a huge task. However, it is felt that these images should be seen and a record kept of how the area has changed through the years. These pictures are presented for your enjoyment on the following pages. More images will be added in due course, as we sort through the collection.
Photographs taken circa 1935
This series of photographs has been obtained by digitally scanning the original glass plates. The original images are believed to have been taken around 1935, possibly in preparation for the sale of Lord Strathcona’s Glencoe estate, as they clearly show the various buildings sold off at that time.
| Glencoe Mansion Shown here in all its original splendour, in a commanding position overlooking Loch Leven. The left hand wing has since been demolished and the building is now used as a hospital. |  |
 | Japanese Garden Now barely recognisable, this small garden area sits below the outflow from the hospital (mansion) lochan. Forest Enterprise promotes a series of popular short walks here, just outside Glencoe village. |
| Clachaig Inn The sign states that Mr MacPhee is the licensee, whilst closer examination shows 2 cows sat to the left of the building where the main hotel entrance is now located. |  |
 | Leacantium A familiar view for anyone who has stayed at the Glencoe Bunkhouse, just along the road from Clachaig Inn. |
| Upper Carnoch House One of the estate workers houses in Glencoe village. |  |
 | Upper Carnoch House This former estate workers house stands on the Upper Carnoch road, near to the monument to the massacre, but has since been extended. |
| Torren The former river bailiff’s house at Torren |  |
 | Black Corries Note the architectural similarities with Torren. This house was built on Rannoch Moor for the estate stalker. |
| Achnacon Very recognisable, as little has changed at this property which sits beside the main A82 trunk road through the glen. |  |
 | Carnoch House This house is now home to Carnoch Outdoor Centre in the heart of Glencoe village. |
| Invercoe House A substantial house discretely located in woodlands by the river Coe. |  |
 | Invercoe House (2) Another view of Invercoe House, this time looking from the south. |
| Invercoe House Garden This view is now obscured by trees and the Invercoe Caravan and Camping site, on the shores of Loch Leven. |  |
