The REAL reason for the Massacre of Glencoe

The Massacre of Glencoe is 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?

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[KestrelHarper]

I visited Scotland last May and drove around Glencoe for two days. I love it with all my heart and can't wait to go back.

[jamesparkersculpture]

You can never have too much of Glencoe. Beautiful place and a great history lesson.

[helpinyerdasellavon]

This is the best documentary on the Massacre of Glencoe I've ever seen so far. Love how your insightful historical content is well presented alongside your high quality video footage. Your channel is the best on Scottish history and tourism. Scottish landscape is absolutely breathtaking and worth exploring. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and love for your beautiful country, Robert 🙏🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[gdinsdale]

We drove through this area two weeks ago and stayed in the area for a night. It was one of many highlights on our trip and have come back home to Oz having loved our week in Scotland and with plans to come back.

[rickymherbert]

Your video certainly struck a chord with me. Fond memories driving thru Glencoe with my grandson, aged ten then sat beside me, on our first foray into Scotland on our way to Fort William to stay with the Wicked Witch of the West. Another story for another time. Since then I have taken the whole family to Scotland on numerous occassions.

[barbridingsTheResinator]

Excellent story and outstanding scenery. Such a rich, complex and sad history for the clans. thanks Robert for educating us!

[alicegamble]

Amazing scenery. Scotland is such a beautiful country with such history. Thanks for sharing these stories with us around the world.

[Shpeofmyheart]

Robert, as always, you have added such lovely richness to the bones of history. Glencoe is so beautiful, even though it's been touched by such betrayal.

[DawnaLeigh]

Exceptional presentation! The "achingly beautiful" scenery is superb. Thanks Robert❣️

[OcamRzr]

Another gory tale of Scots supposedly being Scots dashed with the truth. Thank you Robert for another amazing history lesson. 👍

[nenaelliott]

Thanks so much Robert for giving us these lessons the way you do. Yes, of course we could probably learn about them another way, doing research and whatnot but it wouldn't be nearly as interesting or come with such beautiful photos and video.
Plus.. when you tell these stories I can almost imagine my ancestors bring there in the thick of things.. lol. ❤❤👍👍

[auntsuka]

Thank you so much for your thoughtful videos about Scotland. I will probably never have the chance to go there, but I feel as though I have learned so much and experienced history and culture through your work. I especially enjoy your dry sense of humor! Blessings!

[Serenity-]

Really wonderful video.. beautifully told and illustrated with scenery.. thank you very much ..❤

[karelcindrich]

Love the way you tell the history of different areas, people and events of Scotland! I was never a fan of history but, you make it interesting and weirdly, beautiful! Thanks, Robert ❤

[shirleylaboy]

Thank you, Robert, for another lesson in Scottish history. 🙂❤️

[suzanne]

Glencoe has a haunting beauty. Thank you for the tragic history, well told.

[camerongibson]

Great video Robbie, I was hoping that you would be videoing the history of Glencoe as I was born there

[patriciamccormackTeashee]

Thank you Robert for another fantastic trip into Scottish history 👍♥️ I've been to Glencoe, and as Robert said it's Beautiful 😍 and what got me too was how fresh the air smells ❤

[ramonadixon]

Such a sad part in history. I don't recall this in our history class in the US. I swear you should have been a history teacher.
The scenery is breathtaking. On your video it looks like such a peaceful place.
Thank you, that was a lot of information you had to compile.

Funny, my maiden name is Hamilton and ex family is

[patrickcosgrove]

Well presented, good storytelling, interesting piece of Scottish history. Well done 👍