There is no excuse for staying indoors in Lochaber this summer. The National Trust for Scotland’s Glencoe Visitor Centre has dozens of events to get visitors out into the spectacular scenery, to enjoy the rich wildlife and haunting history of the area.

Visitors of all ages will find something to entertain them at Glencoe this summer, from the chance to explore the great Glen in a land rover safari, to an introduction to the beautiful butterflies that live locally.

Property Manager Douglas Mainland said:

“We are lucky at Glencoe to have an incredibly rich environment to explore. As a conservation charity, we are determined to share our enthusiasm for the outdoors and this stunning setting with our visitors.

“We want visitors to fall in love with the drama and beauty of Glencoe, which is amongst the most beautiful landscapes in Scotland, and one with a fascinating and tragic past too. Our events are intended to bring some of this to life for visitors so they can leave with a better understanding of this stunning setting, its environment and its history.“

Events take place almost every day at Glencoe Visitors Centre throughout the summer. Visit www.nts.org.uk/events for a full listing.

Highlights include:

· Landrover safaris – explore the glen in a rugged all terrain vehicle. Learn more about the landscape, geology and history of Glencoe. Tours take place almost every day throughout July and August and cost £15 per person.

· Orientreeing – Friday 25 July 2008 – kids can navigate our tree trail and learn how to spot different species in the process. £3 for children.

· Nature detectives – Monday 28 July – wildlife walk and scavenger hunt for youngsters (£3).

· Pond dipping – Tuesday 29 July – what lives in the pond? Kids can find out in this fun event (£3).

· Flutterby Butterfly – Thursday 31 July – children’s butterfly trail (£3).