The reason and the rationalisations are complex, but the fact which will not, and cannot ever be set aside is that the people of Glencoe had their attackers as their guests for many days before the order was given.

The full horror was prevented as they began killing their hosts so promptly that there was time for some to escape before both ends of the glen were closed off by more troops, approaching but delayed by the weather. They had been instructed to kill everyone.

Such events should be remembered.

Anne the Pleater :ootd: