Massacre of Glencoe

[macwilkin]

Campbell was blamed because he broke the unspoken tradition, and murdered under trust. A highlander would offer even his enemy a place to stay for the night. The military under Campbell took this offer from the MacIan' of Glencoe, and then used to position to attack his host. Under orders or not, they broke the unwritten laws of the Highlands.

Frank

Frank,

Of course Glenlyon violated the sacred right of hospitality (although reluctantly -- he had to be threatened by orders to carry it out), but that hardly justifies blaming all Campbells for the crime, especially when, as Trefor pointed out, a number of people were responsible.

T.