View in Glen Coe

View in Glen Coe

ID: QZP40_250_32 DESCRIPTION: Glen Coe runs 10 miles from Loch Leven to Rannoch Moor. It is an important geological and botanical site and was bought by the National Trust for Scotland in the 1930s. The north side of the glen is dominated by the Aonach Eagach ridge, often considered the most challenging scramble on mainland Scotland. The lower south side is dominated by Bidean nam Bian with Buachaille Etive Beag, stretching back to Glen Etive, and Buachaille Etive Mòr on the upper south side. The area is very popular with hill walkers and climbers. The glen is also famous for the Glen Coe Massacre. In 1692 the Argyll regiment, under the command of Campbell of Glenlyon, was sent by the government to kill the Glen Coe MacDonalds. The Government wanted to make an example of the MacDonalds for not pledging an oath to William III. The MacDonalds gave the troops shelter from the blizzard but were attacked by them while they slept. Most fled but 38 were killed. This illustration is taken from 'Remarks on Local Scenery and Manners in Scotland' vol.2 by John Stoddart PLACENAME: Glencoe OLD COUNTY/PARISH: ARGYLL CREATOR (AV): Mr Nattes / Merigot DATE OF IMAGE: 1801 PERIOD: 1800s SOURCE: Highland Libraries COLLECTION: Fraser Mackintosh Collection (illustrations) Asset ID: 31050 KEYWORDS: