Glencoe War Memorial — Attraction in Great Britain

Warning!!! Do not take a motorhome or lorry here!!!! No wiggle room in tiny alley!!!!!!

This memorial may not look like much, but it was worth navigating the tiny twisting roads of Glencoe in a motorhome for me (and nearly losing a bumper.) It's the reminder of February 13, 1692 when 38 men, women and children of the MacDonald clan were slaughtered in their own beds by their kinsman the Campbell's after 12 days of hosting them as revered guests. It was not the kill numbers that were so shocking... But the treachery after truce. The old Clan Chief MacDonald was shot in his bed in the night whilst getting up to greet what he thought were clans men arriving. His old wife was stripped naked and her fingers bitten off for her rings... And left to freeze to death in the snow. The term killing in cold blood was coined from this massacre. The highland clans today still say the curse, "Never trust...

First time we stopped and walked to the memorial after many visits to Glen Coe. There is a small car park at the entrance to the village with toilet facilities. Then a gentle stroll up to the top of the village near the bridge a small sign bids you to turn right before the bridge to the mouument. A wonderful place and tribute to the McDonald's Clan with lovely views of the mountains....

Stunning countryside surrounding this memorial. It is tucked up a side road so could be easily missed however quick ask of the friendly locals pointed me in the right direction. It is a small area but a beautiful memorial - as there is a family connection for me i loved it but the surrounding area is however outstanding and would recommend to anyone who loves nature...