In 1883 a memorial – the Iona Cross – was erected in memory of the clansmen who lost their lives in the massacre. Approximately 38 men, women and children from Clan MacDonald of Glencoe were killed that day by government forces to bring Highland clans into line behind King William. This was a horrible crime, made even more so because it was done whilst the redcoat soldiers were enjoying the benefits of the famous Highland hospitality. Glencoe is also where the Massacre of Glencoe took place on 13 February 1692, following the Jacobite uprising of 1689. In addition, it’s also classed as a Category IV protected area by the IUCN. Glencoe is designated as a National Nature Reserve (NNR), a Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). ![]() The glen is also the place where the phenomenon of a subsidence caldera was first described. The 12.5 km long and 700 m wide U-shaped glen was further formed by glaciation during the last ice ages. It was once a supervolcano which erupted approximately 420 million years ago. ![]() The valley is named after the River Coe which runs through the Glen. Glencoe, written as one word, is actually the village which is the main settlement in Glen Coe. Glen Coe is a stunning valley located in the Scottish Highlands with the A82 road running through it. Final Thoughts on the Road Trip Around Glencoe.Check Out the Famous Skyfall Location at Glen Etive Have an Unforgettable Drive Along Glen Etive Check Out the Picturesque Coe River Waterfall ![]() Explore An Torr and the History of Signal Rock 9 Places to See and Things to Do in Glencoe.
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