A somber monument dedicated to the memory of those who lost their lives in both World Wars, standing proudly on a hill overlooking the picturesque Scottish village of Glencoe. The memorial's simple yet poignant design features a tall, slender column topped with a Celtic cross, surrounded by a beautifully manicured lawn and a low wall bearing the names of the fallen. As visitors approach the memorial, they are met with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys, providing a poignant contrast to the somber nature of the monument.
A very poignant memorial. A must to visit. To sit and look out into the open glen. Views are amazing, but also to sit and recall the goings on all those yars ago. There is a memorial script to read as well.
This is the the saddest stories of clan betrayal in Scotish history. The memorial site and surrounding garden area is beautiful and a nice tribute to the fallen people. There is seating area for anyone that wants to have a moment to rest or soak everything in. There is parking down the little road and only a short walk to the memorial site.
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.
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 a Campbell."
This is a war memorial to the men of Glencoe village who lost their lives in WW1 and WW2, it is NOT as many reviews on here have stated, the Glencoe McDonalds massacre memorial. Very misleading, That is further up the upper Carnoch track, maybe half a mile away, the track is opposite the war memorial.
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 and history.
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A very poignant memorial. A must to visit. To sit and look out into the open glen. Views are amazing, but also to sit and recall the goings on all those yars ago. There is a memorial script to read as well.
This is the the saddest stories of clan betrayal in Scotish history. The memorial site and surrounding garden area is beautiful and a nice tribute to the fallen people. There is seating area for anyone that wants to have a moment to rest or soak everything in. There is parking down the little road and only a short walk to the memorial site.
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.
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 a Campbell."
This is a war memorial to the men of Glencoe village who lost their lives in WW1 and WW2, it is NOT as many reviews on here have stated, the Glencoe McDonalds massacre memorial. Very misleading, That is further up the upper Carnoch track, maybe half a mile away, the track is opposite the war memorial.
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 and history.
