The picturesque village of Glenarm takes its name from the Glen which means ‘Valley of the Army’. Travelling from Belfast, Glenarm is the first of the nine Glens of Antrim.  It would be very easy to drive through this fascinating village and miss the wonderful architecture, walks and heritage that can be found here. Evidence tells us that people were living  and manufacturing flint tools here from 3000 BC which corresponds to other settlements around the coast, the village itself though dates to the 17th century, growing and prospering around the castle, trading harbour and the lime work industries. Glenarm along with Carnlough is the start/finish of the Slemish Scenic Drive which you can find out more about under the Scenic Drives menu.