In February 1692, soldiers billeted as guests in Glencoe homes turned on the MacDonalds at 5am. The Scottish Parliament later called it murder under trust. No one was ever prosecuted. Here is the full history — and what to see when you visit.
Discover the Scottish surnames of Clan Kerr — from Ker to Carr. Explore Ferniehirst Castle, Border Reiver history, and Roxburghshire ancestral lands.
Discover the Scottish surnames of Clan Lindsay — from Crawford to Deuchar. Explore the Earls of Crawford, Lindsay tartans, clan history and ancestral Angus lands.
Discover the Scottish surnames of Clan Robertson — from Duncan to MacRobert. Explore Gaelic origins, tartans, clan history and ancestral Perthshire lands.
Discover the Scottish surnames of Clan Sinclair — from Caird to Groat. Explore Norman origins, tartans, clan history and ancestral Caithness lands.
Discover the Scottish surnames of Clan MacGregor — from Greig to King. Explore Gaelic origins, tartans, Rob Roy's story and ancestral Trossachs lands.
Discover the Scottish surnames of Clan Wallace. Explore origins, the Wallace tartan, clan history and ancestral lands in Ayrshire and Renfrewshire.
Discover the Scottish surnames of Clan Bruce — from Carruthers to Randolph. Explore Norman origins, tartans, clan history and ancestral lands across Scotland.
Discover the Scottish surnames of Clan Hamilton — from Cadzow to Bannatyne. Explore origins, tartans, clan history and ancestral Lanarkshire lands.
Discover the Scottish surnames of Clan Grant — from MacGillivray to Allan. Explore Gaelic origins, tartans, clan history and ancestral Strathspey lands.