Glen Croe

The glen is surrounded by large and rugged mountains characterised by huge boulders.

The mountains on either side are: The glen was formed by glacial erosion and has repercussions today, as many areas are still unstable.

The rest and be thankful refers to a steep incline on the old military road, that precedes, entering the pass through too Glen Kinglas.

[8] From 1906 until 1970, motor racing events, including hill climbs and rally stages took place here.

[9] Gilleasbaig Mac an t-Saoir composed a song called 'Oran Ghlinne Chro', detailing the sadness he felt when the gamekeeper moved his flock out of the glen to make room for deer and sport hunting.

Engraving of the cavern in Glen Croe Plate from Scotia Depicta by James Fittler