We are open…

We are delighted to welcome guests into to our accommodation, eateries, shops, activities and other attractions here in the Glencoe and Loch Leven area of the Scottish Highlands (subject to government restrictions and guidelines).

Scotland has moved out of the levels system. There are currently no UK travel restrictions, but it’s advised that everyone should continue to act carefully and remain cautious.

What you can do now:

• Masks will still be worn indoors in public places and on public transport.
• Food & drink businesses should still collect contact details for track and trace processes.
• Travel restrictions may be introduced if required.
• Events of more than 2,000 indoors or 5,000 outdoors will need to apply for permission.

What there are no restrictions on:

• Which businesses can open
• Opening hours
• Travel within the UK
• Group numbers indoors and outdoors
• Physical distancing

Some businesses may take a while to adjust now restrictions have been removed. You may still find limits on capacity, adjusted timetables or opening hours, or other special circumstances.

To help you plan for a visit or holiday here:

Covid test – Residents of the UK can order a rapid lateral flow test online, for details on each home nation’s NHS visit www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test for links.

Plan ahead, book direct – check directly with a business before a visit. Use the info on this site to build an itinerary and contact the businesses to discuss the options. Please cancel if you can’t make it – someone else can enjoy that place instead.

Know before you go – Scottish Government guidelines may change, please check them online and familiarise yourself with them before travelling.

Responsible tourism – Please respect this beautiful area. During spring and summer dogs should be on a lead to protect ground nesting birds, crops and livestock – please note that grass is an important crop too. Please take all your litter home with you and exercise caution when using barbeques or lighting fires. Take only photos and leave only footprints. The Scottish Outdoor Access Code applies all year-round and offers some great tips and advice.

Safety first – Look out for the ‘Good to Go’ quality assurance scheme throughout the area. This scheme is part of the international ‘Safe Travels’ protocol, issued by the World Travel & Tourism Council.

Apps:
Protect Scotland app – All residents and visitors should download the Protect Scotland app for free from the Apple and Google stores. The app will alert you if you have been in close contact with another app user who has tested positive for coronavirus. It supports contact tracing and works through Bluetooth anonymously, protecting your privacy.
Check In Scotland app – will allow you to log your contact details with any business or venue displaying a Check In Scotland QR code. Visitors and residents should download the Check In Scotland app for free from Apple or Google stores. For more information, go to the Check In Scotland website
The Check in Scotland service is different to the Protect Scotland app and it’s advised to have both on your device when in Scotland.

Additional requirements for international visitors

From the EU:
The rules depend on two factors:

• If you are fully vaccinated, you will need a European Digital COVID Certificate.
• If you are unvaccinated, what list your country is on.

From the US:
The rules depend on two factors:

• If you are fully vaccinated, you will need a CDC card.
• If you are unvaccinated, what list your country is on.

From the rest of the world:
You will need to check what list your country is on and follow the rules for green, amber or red list countries.

Quick Links

• Current green, amber and red countries list
• Passenger locator form
• Pre-departure COVID-19 test
• CTM portal for both hotel bookings, and for PCR tests on arrival 
• Information on Covid-19 tests if you develop symptoms

Wherever you hail from, while you’re here…

Please continue to:

• Wear facemasks on public transport or in shops – or if activity providers ask you to. Unless you have a medical exemption.
• Try to shop alone if possible.
• Be respectful of local communities and the environment. Leave a camping or picnic venue as tidy or better than before you arrived and dispose of your waste properly.
• Be kind.

Informal campers
If you are wild camping or enjoying a motorhome staycation, please be respectful of local communities, leave a venue as tidy or better than before you arrived and dispose of your waste properly. Check the Outdoor Access Code for information on wild camping. Mountaineering Scotland offer good advice on ‘where to go’ outside, public facilities are open in the Highland region, and the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service give advice on safety with fires outdoors, it’s advised to use a stove for cooking and not to light fires especially at this time.

Cash – Many businesses such as shops and restaurants currently prefer you to use contact free payments for hygiene reasons and some may be following a ‘contactless payment only’ policy. Please check that your debit/credit card is accepted before your trip begins.

Too busy? – If a viewpoint or venue is too busy for you, move on and explore another spot. Perhaps enjoy ‘slow travel’, visit fewer locations and really get to know the area, by foot, bike or paddle.

Feeling poorly? – If you develop Covid-19 symptoms while on holiday, please alert your accommodation provider immediately and follow the advice from NHS Scotland.

Renting a car – Car rental companies are following Government advice and have increased their health and safety measures. There are also restrictions on where you can travel to/from now. Check before you travel with individual companies for information on additional measures they are taking.

Government info – for full details of regulations that apply here, please visit the Scottish Government website.

Updated: 12 August 2021