Ballachulish Guidebook
Food & Drink
Ballachulish and surrounding areas offer many places offering everything from a quick breakfast, a relaxing lunch or special dinner. Many venues are focused on local produce and highlighting the exceptional seasonal food Scotland has to offer.
Situated a five minute walk from the cottage, The Laroch is popular with locals and visitors alike - booking is advised! The kitchen is run by Michelin Star Chef Allan Donald and Sous Chef Eileen Donald, with a menu featuring locally sourced produce.
42 locals recommend
The Laroch Restaurant and Bar
LoanfernSituated a five minute walk from the cottage, The Laroch is popular with locals and visitors alike - booking is advised! The kitchen is run by Michelin Star Chef Allan Donald and Sous Chef Eileen Donald, with a menu featuring locally sourced produce.
A local hotel including the ‘Water's Edge’ Restaurant offering great food and spectacular views across the Loch Leven. You can also eat outside… depending on the weather and the midges, of course! A ten minute walk from the cottage - you book a table online.
Isles of Glencoe Hotel
A local hotel including the ‘Water's Edge’ Restaurant offering great food and spectacular views across the Loch Leven. You can also eat outside… depending on the weather and the midges, of course! A ten minute walk from the cottage - you book a table online.
A local kitchen offering Fish and Chips, Pizza’s and Ice Cream to sit-in or takeaway. A five minute from the cottage… or back to the cottage with your takeaway treat!
9 locals recommend
Quarrier's Kitchen Fish and Chips
53 LoanfernA local kitchen offering Fish and Chips, Pizza’s and Ice Cream to sit-in or takeaway. A five minute from the cottage… or back to the cottage with your takeaway treat!
Gifts
If you want to take home a little piece of the Highlands, there are plenty of opportunities to find the perfect gift.
A popular coffee shop, perfect for lunch and picking up some gifts. Located towards Glencoe village, the cafe and craft shop is a three-minute drive from the cottage along the A82.
23 locals recommend
Crafts & Things
A popular coffee shop, perfect for lunch and picking up some gifts. Located towards Glencoe village, the cafe and craft shop is a three-minute drive from the cottage along the A82.
Neighbourhoods
Enjoy the hospitality of the Scottish Highlands.
The local area is known as the ‘Outdoor Capital of the UK’ with breath-taking views to explore - there’s always somewhere new to visit.
9 locals recommend
Ballachulish
The local area is known as the ‘Outdoor Capital of the UK’ with breath-taking views to explore - there’s always somewhere new to visit.
Sightseeing
Pack your walking shoes - there's lots of views to take in!
A beautiful landscape with a number of walks for all ages and abilities. There's lots of seat stops, picnic benches and opportunities for postcard photos!
36 locals recommend
Glencoe Lochan Trail
Glencoe LochanA beautiful landscape with a number of walks for all ages and abilities. There's lots of seat stops, picnic benches and opportunities for postcard photos!
Local Amenities
The local Co-op supermarket is situated a five minute walk from the cottage, within the village.
Perfect for stocking up on essentials... or for that forgotten toothbrush!
7 locals recommend
Co-op Food - Ballachulish - Old Station Yard
Park RoadThe local Co-op supermarket is situated a five minute walk from the cottage, within the village.
Perfect for stocking up on essentials... or for that forgotten toothbrush!
City advice
Getting around
Ensure you've got your walking shoes!
With stunning scenery to explore, it's easy to be walking for longer than you expected - make sure you've got comfortable shoes packed!
What to pack
The midges visit too!
During the year, the highland midges are also regular visitors - and you'll never forget them! Pack some midge repellent or midge face/hat nets. They love soft calm wet nights - and the Scottish weather is always ready to change at a moments notice!