Glencoe, Scotland

Glencoe village is picturesquely located between the banks of Loch Leven and the mouth of the famous glen, making it the perfect base for exploring the area of Lochaber, known as the Outdoor Capital of the UK. The Scottish Highlands are filled with astonishingly scenic glens, but Glencoe is perhaps the most famous — and infamous, due to a brutal 17th-century massacre. Today the valley is a haven for hikers and mountaineers, whiskey lovers (the 19th-century Ben Nevis Distillery is a short drive away), and Harry Potter fans (time it right and catch the steam train crossing nearby Glenfinnan Viaduct, used in four of the films).