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The village was dominated by an aluminium processing plant, powered by a hydroelectric scheme situated in the mountains above.

The hydroelectric scheme was constructed in 1907 for the British Aluminium Company (later merged with Alcan) and was designed by engineer brothers Patrick and Charles Meik. Chief assistant resident engineer on the project was a young William Halcrow.

The scheme involved the construction of a gravity dam over 914 m long (the longest in the Highlands) and 27 m high, creating the Blackwater Reservoir. It was built at an elevation of over 305 m in rugged and almost inaccessible terrain, and involved the construction of some 6 km of concrete aqueduct and nearly 13 km of steel pipe. It has been described as the last major creation of the traditional 'navvy' whose activities in the construction of canals and railways left an indelible mark on the British countryside.

During the Second World War Corporal James Hendry, a Canadian serviceman, won the George Cross for the heroism he displayed during a fire and subsequent explosion at a powder house used for building of the tunnel which brings water to the plant.

In 1991, the village (according to Annual Census returns) had just over 1000 inhabitants in some 420 households. It has a post office and a handful of hotels and hostels popular with walkers following the West Highland Way. A building, which was formerly a coke bunker for carbon production for the Reduction Works, has now (2004) been transformed into a local ale brewery and a major mountain activity centre, known as the Ice Factor, and includes the world's highest indoor ice-climbing facility, the UK's highest indoor articulated rock climbing wall and bouldering facility.

Tigh na Cheo (2009-07-07)
Located in Kinlochleven, Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom
Tigh na Cheo, a beautiful guest house in the village of Kinlochleven, in the west highlands of Scotland sits on an elevated position in the south side of the village.There are 9 en-suite bedrooms and 1 disabled room. Relaxing in front of an open fire with a good book, go walking, fishing, skiing or simply taking in the breathtaking scenery of nearby Glencoe.
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Ice Factor
Located in Kinlochleven, Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom
Welcome to the Ice Factor, Fort William, Scotland. From our base in Kinlochleven, set in the midst of some of the Country’s most outstanding mountain, lochs and glens scenery (6 miles from Glencoe and 14 miles from Fort William/Ben Nevis) we provide a ...
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Hermon Guest House (2009-07-07)
Located in Kinlochleven, Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hermon Guest House is an attractive family guest house popular for its friendly highland welcome and excellent home cooking in a relaxed atmosphere, located in Kinlochleven, Scotland. Dogs are welcome and activities in the area include walking the West Highland Way, hill walking, loch and river fishing, cycling , golf , bird watching, swimming, horse riding, as well as a wide selection of sporting activities to keep the whole family busy.
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Atlas Brewery (2009-07-07)
Located in Kinlochleven, Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom
Atlas Brewery is in the middle of the Scottish Highland village of Kinlochleven, right on the banks of the River Leven at the head of Loch Leven, with the Glencoe hills and the Morvern peninsula in the distance. At Atlas Brewery, we have four 20-barrel Fermenting Vessels, which allows us to ferment up to 28,000 pints of beer each week and offer tours.
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The Tailrace Inn (2009-07-07)
Located in Kinlochleven, Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom
The Tailrace Inn, Kinlochleven, situated in the Heart of the Scottish Highlands. Located on the West Highland Way, near Glencoe and Fort William, the area lends itself to hiking - fishing - outdoor activities - water sports - climbing and skiing at Glencoe and Aonnach Mor.
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Highland Getaway (2009-07-07)
Located in Kinlochleven, Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom
Highland Getaway, located in Kinlochleven offer En Suite Rooms with South or North facing pleasant views of the surrounding Mountains as well as Apartment Rooms.Guests can supplement their stay with breakfast and/or dinner served in the Highland Getaway CafÃ©-Bar and Restaurant.
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Edencoille Bed and Breakfast (2009-07-07)
Located in Kinlochleven, Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom
Edencoille Bed and Breakfast located in Kinlochleven, is a charming small family run 4 Star guest house positioned in an elevated position overlooking Loch Leven, among the dramatic peaks of Glencoe and the Mamore Forest. The area is an ideal location for hillwalking, fishing, climbing and wildlife watching, being the haunt of the Golden Eagle, Peregrine falcon, Red Deer, Otter and Pine Marten.
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Mamore Lodge Hotel (2009-07-07)
Located in Kinlochleven, Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom
Mamore Lodge Hotel, located high on the rocks in Kinlochleven, offer 12 comfortably appointed rooms, nearly all with en-suite facilities, magnificent views, and with original Scottish pinewood panelling as well as 5 twin rooms with en-suite facilities in a nearby annex. Pet dogs are permitted. Fishing, hiking and skiing most popular activities with boat and ski rentals available.
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