One of the Highlands’ best-loved inns is now searching for a new chapter, as the iconic Clachaig Inn in Glencoe and its sister pub, The Grog & Gruel in Fort William, are both up for sale.
Tucked beneath the towering peaks of Glencoe, The Clachaig Inn has stood for more than 300 years as a welcome refuge for hillwalkers, mountaineers and travellers.
Its deep ties to the landscape and the community have made it a landmark, not just for its location, but for the warm welcome, the good food, and the lively local music that have become its signature.
Originally a coaching inn on the old road to Glencoe village, the Clachaig is steeped in Highland history.
Today, it offers 23 ensuite bedrooms, self-catering chalets, and an atmosphere that mixes tradition with adventure.
It’s hosted generations of walkers and climbers, including visitors drawn by the magic of nearby Clachaig Gully, the rugged backdrop featured in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
Since taking over in 1984, Peter and Eileen Daynes transformed the inn with modern comforts while keeping its mountain soul intact.
Their sons, Ed and Guy, have carried that legacy into the present day, expanding the business while preserving its character.
One of their proudest achievements is the Clachaig’s long-standing Winter Mountain Safety Lecture series, now in its 40th year.
It remains free to attend and continues to draw packed rooms of keen climbers and hillwalkers each winter.
Clachaig has also built a name for itself with its cask ales and two annual beer festivals, which have become pilgrimage events for fans of real ale and Highland hospitality.
Now, alongside the Clachaig, the Daynes family is also selling The Grog & Gruel, their bustling alehouse and restaurant in the heart of Fort William.
With its rustic bar, upstairs dining room and buzzing beer garden, it sits proudly on the town’s main high street, just a short climb from the slopes of Ben Nevis.
The two businesses, just 20 miles apart, have complemented each other perfectly over the years.
Together, they represent one of the Highlands’ great independent hospitality offerings.
The Daynes brothers say they are ready to pass the baton to someone new, someone with the passion to protect what has been built while taking it into the future.
“It’s more than just a business,” said Ed and Guy.
“It’s been a family home, a labour of love, and a place that means so much to so many people.
“We hope to find someone who feels that same connection.”
Christie & Co are handling the sale, with both businesses offered together at a freehold asking price of £4.5 million.
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