The Massacre of Glencoe Monument is a memorial to the Massacre of Glencoe , which took place here in the Highlands of Scotland on the 13th of February 1692, following the Jacobite uprising of 1689–92. Sculpted by Alexander Macdonald and Co. of Aberdeen in 1883, a tapering 18-foot granite Celtic cross soars up from a rugged cairn above the river in Upper Carnoch. Its design is based on the elaborate Gosforth Cross. An annual wreath-laying ceremony is held at the Monument to commemorate those who

The massacre of Glencoe is one of the most infamous days in all Scottish history.Although it’s the Campbells who are most associated with the massacre of the MacDonalds, it was less about Clan rivalry and more about bringing Highland clans into line behind the new King William the 3rd.William demanded that all the clans sign an oath of allegiance to him. Any clan signing the oath before 1st January 1692 would be pardoned.The MacDonalds however were already sworn to King James (2nd of England, 7t

Today marks the anniversary of the infamous Glen Coe Massacre. A poignant and tragic event within Scotlands deep history. You might have seen the incredible views of Glencoe, but have you heard this part of its story? #GlenCoe #ScotlandHistory #ScottishHeritage #GlenCoeMassacre #ScottishHighlands #HistoryMatters #CulturalHeritage #ScotlandTravel #ExploreScotland #HistoricalEvents | Scotland's Wild

The REAL Reason for the Massacre of Glencoe It's one of Scottish history’s most shocking episodes. On the 13th of February 1692, around 38 of the MacDonald’s of Glencoe were killed in an early morning attack by soldiers who had been living with them for 12 days. The massacre is portrayed as the result of a long standing feud between the Campbells and the MacDonalds, but is that really true? What were the real reasons behind one of Scottish history’s most shocking acts? #glencoe #scotland #scotla

The Historic Vernon African Methodist Episcopal Church was a refuge during the Tulsa Race Massacre. Today, it holds an important legacy that must be protected and preserved. Through the Save Our History initiative, The History Channel is helping accomplish this. Learn about the Tulsa Race Massacre on Sunday at 8/7c on The History Channel. #RememberTulsa | HISTORY