Glen Coe
This is Glen Coe. It is in the Highlands of Scotland & ‘shows a grim grandeur’. This picture was taken in the middle of June on a bright sunny day – but not in the Glen. Can you see those clouds just beginning to roll down the hillside & envelope anyone foolish enough to think of taking a stroll upwards?
The magnificent landscape just emphasises the power of nature but it also has its own atmosphere – almost one of impending doom. Perhaps I’m getting carried away by the history. Thirty eight members of the MacDonald Clan were killed on 13th February 1692. Their homes were destroyed & over forty women & children died later from exposure. Their crime had been to be rather slow at conveying their allegiance to the new monarchs William & Mary.
When we have travelled down the Glen & stopped, I’m sure I can hear the shouts in the wind & the cries of despair. It is a place of awe, majesty & wonder. It is also a place where even the sun cannot take away the sadness.
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This post is an entry for Alphabe – Thursday letter ‘G’. Pop over to Jenny Matlock’s great blog to see some more!
A very reflective post. you are my ambassador for the british countryside. Are you going to write a guide e-book for me?
M2M
Not that I’m aware of! Glad you like them. I know this meme has lots of bloggers from the US but it’s nice to get a ‘home grown’ one!
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Oooh, I sooooo want to visit!
Put it on your list! Many thanks for stopping by!
Scotland is so intriguing to me. Of course, reading the Outlander series made me fall in love. My husband is from the Orr Clan….which I think is a sept of MacGregor Clan. I love the accent! Of course, my husband is a Texas through and through and only can fake the accent…haha.
I love the accents too! Many thanks for popping in!”
oh my goodness what a sad story. At first look at the picture I thought it was nice but dreery. Now I see the despair that you saw.
Scottish scenrey could never be described as dreary even in the rain!
This seems like a movie setting Julia! I can totally picture this foreboding area as the backdrop for some fantastic movie.
Thanks for letting us tag along to this grandeur.
This was a GGGGreat link to Alphabe-Thursdays letter “G”.
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Glad you liked it Jenny!
I’ve never been Scotland but it does look a beautiful place and a country with such a fascinating history too.I hope to take the kids there one day.
Do try! It has such a lot to experience! Many thanks for stopping by!
Well I’m a MacDonald, and I’ll be glad to sing ‘The Masacre at Glencoe’ to you – but since that’s impossible, go here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cPitxtk4m0
to have a listen.
Beautiful! Many, many thanks!
Chilling! Both the view and the tale. I have been to a couple of historical places where bloody battles took place and I felt the solemness and sadness of the events. So, I definitely relate to what you said about Glen Coe.
Many thanks for your comment. Great to see you here!
oh to be there to absorb all of that history … it must be such a sad yet interesting experience
It is! Great to see you here!
This is a wonderful post! I loved reading about the history. Great picture, too.
My husbands work! Many thanks for dropping by!
Sigh. Beautiful picture and words.
Many thanks. It’s great to see you here!
It looks to have a ‘feeling’ about it. It could also be in Ireland, very similar landscapes here:) Jen
I’ve only visited Dublin but I imagine much of the landscape is similar (& the rain!)
Your posts are always so intriguing. Thanks.
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Aw thank you! I thought this was a straight forward one! Thanks for stopping by!
A lovely place with so much beauty and lovely people too!
Great post.
XOXO Lola:)
Thank you. It is a great place!
Lovely photo and great story…
I really need to see Scotland one day..
Yes you do! Another for your bucket list!
Wow! An awesome photo and history lesson in one!!! Thank you Julia!
Maggy x
We like to help with your education you know! 😉
Oh, I’m still reading a novel with Scotland background. It makes me want to go there.
This sounds like a haunting place to visit. I love all the green. What a wonderful picture!
Thanks you! There is a lovely purple as well with the heather whenit is out.
Scotland is one of my favorite places on Earth. I’ve spent a lot of time there. Thanks for reminding me!
My pleasure!
does the sun ever actually shine up there? who needs to travel the world to see such natural grandeur
I’m not sure about the sun but you’re right – no need for all that fuss at the airport! Great to see you here!