Glen Coe 3. Glen Coe is a deep valley (glen = “valley”) in the Scottish Highlands. It’s named for the River Coe, which you see here. Even in Scotland, which is full of magical settings, Glen Coe stands out. My favorite accommodations there are found at the Clachaig Inn, perfectly isolated in the middle of the Glen. Feeling fit and only slightly hung over one morning, I walked at least three minutes from the hotel and set up a tripod to capture this image. Note: This is where I first ate black pudding. For a detailed account of my encounters with that foul "food" and other frightening things, please see my blog.