Massacre of Glencoe

The Massacre of Glencoe was an incident at the village of Glencoe, Glen Coe, Scotland early in the morning on February 13, 1692, during the era of the Glorious Revolution and the Jacobite Risings. 38 MacDonalds were killed by the guests who had accepted their hospitality, for not promptly pledging allegiance to the new king, William of Orange. Another 40 women and children died of exposure after their homes were burned.

External links

• BBC - History - Massacre of Glencoe 1692 Brief account of the massacre.
• Massacre of Glencoe 1692 Brief account of the massacre which ascribes ultimate blame to King William.
• Glen Coe Massacre Detailed account of the events leading up to the massacre and the massacre itself.
• The Massacre of Glencoe Very detailed account of the plot and massacre.