Overview

Our journey continued through high roads and cutting through lovely mountain scenery, before we took a short break so as to hear the story of the Glencoe massacre of 1692. The village of Glencoe itself stands on the spot of the massacre, with its memorial in the centre. (Photo MAP 1). RANNOCH MOOR to Glencoe. The village lies at the northern end of the glen, and a grim reminder of what evil, man can do to his fellow man. By May 1690, most of the Jacobite rising had mostly been controlled, But money was short for future wars, so the Scottish government decided to offer £12,000 to the Jacobite tribes to encourage them to sign an oath of loyalty to William 111 and Mary 11, but the chiefs of the clans could not agree between each other, so by 1691, no one had taken the oath. The then Secretary of State, Lord Stair decided to make an example of in particular the MacDonald clan, so on 13th February 1692, Scottish government forces were ordered to attack the clan, and it is believed that 30 members of clan MacDonald and those who supported them, were killed. The glen is known as “The weeping Glen” following this terrible incident. The photograph shows Glencoe valley views, and permission is given if used for “education purposes “ and thus we include the photo to help disabled people have a chance to learn about the area and its history.

Transport & Parking

There is a viewpoint Parking which is available on the main A82 for the short visit needed here, most park here alongside the main road, mainly for photographs of the area.

Access

On this viewpoint it is easy enough to step off onto the level parking area for photographs.

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