Glencoe Massacre: Trust, Duty and a Highland Tragedy

The episode examines the 1692 killing of the Campbells at Glencoe under the pretext of enforcing loyalty, weighing contemporary accounts against later myth. We look at the legal basis laid out by Parliament, the role of Scottish law and politics, and why the event became emblematic of betrayal. The discussion shows how evidence is contested and what it means for Scotland’s relationship with Britain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices