#OnThisDay in 1692 was the Glencoe Massacre. Clan MacDonald and Clan Campbell are at the centre of this tragic chapter of history. The two families had a history of feuding; MacDonalds supporting King James, Campbells on the side of William of Orange, later King William III. However, the massacre was less an issue of clan rivalry than it was a plot by the government to bring them into line behind the king. Captain Robert Campbell of Glenlyon and his troops arrived in Glencoe in January. Clan Mac

Today marks the anniversary of the infamous Glen Coe Massacre. A poignant and tragic event within Scotlands deep history. You might have seen the incredible views of Glencoe, but have you heard this part of its story? #GlenCoe #ScotlandHistory #ScottishHeritage #GlenCoeMassacre #ScottishHighlands #HistoryMatters #CulturalHeritage #ScotlandTravel #ExploreScotland #HistoricalEvents | Scotland's Wild

The REAL Reason for the Massacre of Glencoe It's one of Scottish history’s most shocking episodes. On the 13th of February 1692, around 38 of the MacDonald’s of Glencoe were killed in an early morning attack by soldiers who had been living with them for 12 days. The massacre is portrayed as the result of a long standing feud between the Campbells and the MacDonalds, but is that really true? What were the real reasons behind one of Scottish history’s most shocking acts? #glencoe #scotland #scotla

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