Glen Coe
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Glen Coe is a glen of volcanic origins, in the Highlands of Scotland. It lies in the north of the county of Argyll, close to the border with the historic province of Lochaber, within the modern council area of Highland. Glen Coe is regarded as the home of Scottish mountaineering and is popular with hillwalkers and climbers.
Coire nan Lochan, a corrie of Bidean nam Bian on the southern side of Glen Coe
Glencoe by Hugh William Williams, c. 1825–1829
The steep face of Stob Coire nan Lochan
View from the summit of the Devil's Staircase looking south over the east end of Glen Coe, towards Buachaille Etive Mòr with Creise and Meall a' Bhuiridh beyond
Glen
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A glen is a valley, typically one that is long and bounded by gently sloped concave sides, unlike a ravine, which is deep and bounded by steep slopes. The word is Goidelic in origin: gleann in Irish and Scottish Gaelic, glion in Manx. The designation "glen" also occurs often in place names. Glens are appreciated by tourists for their tranquility and scenery.
Glendun, one of the Glens of Antrim in Northern Ireland
Raven's Craig Glen located in Dalry, North Ayrshire, Scotland
Robert's Glen in Macon, Georgia circa 1877