Glenfinnan
United Kingdom · ScotlandGB
Human settlement in Scotland
Glenfinnan is a hamlet in Lochaber area of the Highlands of Scotland. In 1745 the Jacobite rising began here when Prince Charles Edward Stuart raised his standard on the shores of Loch Shiel. Seventy years later, the 18 m (60 ft) Glenfinnan Monument, at the head of the loch, was erected to commemorate the historic event.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 139
- Coordinates
- 56.871, -5.451
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Glenfinnan
Located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Glenfinnan is best described as a tiny locality. Population figures land around 139. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect culture to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Glenfinnan
Culture in Glenfinnan
(1)Culture lovers get Bridges. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Glenfinnan. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Getting there & around
Expect limited services: reach Scotland first, then drive or cycle into Glenfinnan. The local time zone is Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Glenfinnan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Glenfinnan known for?
- Glenfinnan is mainly a destination for culture, set in Scotland, United Kingdom with around 139 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Glenfinnan?
- You can plan around Bridges in Glenfinnan. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Glenfinnan located?
- Administratively, Glenfinnan sits in Scotland, United Kingdom — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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