EPISODE · Jul 2, 2026 · 7 MIN
The Glen Coe Massacre: Campbell vs MacDonald Betrayal
from The Story of Scotland: Clans, Crowns, and the Fight for Identity — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into the Glen Coe Massacre of February 1692, a dark chapter in Scottish history where government forces, predominantly Campbells, turned on their MacIain MacDonald hosts under orders to 'extirpate' the clan. They explore the political backdrop: King William III's demand for an oath of allegiance by a strict deadline, MacIain's delayed arrival at Inveraray, and the forged signature that sealed his fate. The discussion covers the treacherous hospitality, the brutal overnight slaughter, and the aftermath—both the official inquiry that blamed Secretary Dalrymple and the enduring Highland memory that cemented clan hatred. They also touch on the massacre's role in Jacobite recruitment and its controversial legacy in modern Scotland. #GlenCoeMassacre #ClanMacDonald #ClanCampbell #MacIain #WilliamIII #JohnDalrymple #Inveraray #1692 #Highlands #Jacobites #ClanWarfare #ScottishHistory #Betrayal #Massacre #OathOfAllegiance #17thCentury #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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