The Massacre of Glencoe: Scotland's Darkest Winter

In February 1692, in the remote Highland glen of Glencoe, thirty-eight members of the MacDonald clan were murdered by government soldiers who had been their guests for nearly two weeks. This episode of The Story of Scotland explores the Massacre of Glencoe — not just the bloody events themselves, but the political scheming behind them. We discuss the role of Secretary of State John Dalrymple, the orders signed by King William III, the clan feud between the MacDonalds and the Campbells, and the failure of the MacDonalds to take the oath of allegiance on time. We also examine the aftermath: the government inquiry, the public outrage, and how the massacre became a lasting symbol of betrayal and the breakdown of Highland hospitality. Along the way, we touch on the wider context of the Glorious Revolution, the Jacobite rising of 1689, and the bitter legacy that fuelled Highland distrust of the government for generations. A story of political calculation, clan rivalry, and cold-blooded murder in the snow. #MassacreOfGlencoe #ClanMacDonald #ClanCampbell #Glencoe #JohnDalrymple #WilliamIII #GloriousRevolution #Jacobites #Highlands #1692 #ScottishHistory #ClanFeud #Betrayal #HighlandClearances #Scotland #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo