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The Massacre of Glencoe

Glencoe, Highlands

Guests who turned on their hosts in the night.

In February 1692, soldiers under Robert Campbell of Glenlyon were taken in by the MacDonalds of Glencoe and lived as their guests for almost two weeks. Then, in the early hours of 13 February, they turned on their hosts on government orders, killing 38 people.

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When
13 February 1692
Where
56.6700, -5.1000
Group
Battlefields

Visiting

National Trust for Scotland visitor centre. A memorial stands in Glencoe village.

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