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GLENCOE Scene of the Massacre - Mountains 1947 PostcardVintage Picture Postcard, Scotland. Mountains. Panorama. Scene of The Massacre of Glencoe. In 1691 King William offered bribes as well as threats to secure the pacification of the Highlands, and finally issued a proclamation fixing December 31st as the last day for formal submission by the various Clans. All save the MacDonalds of Glencoe yielded quickly, but the latter in their pride delayed their inevitable surrender until it was legally a few days too late... etc. etc.Faults: Minor crease at right corners
Addressed to: Warwickshold Sutton Coldfield
Stamp: KGVI 2d
Condition: Used
Background: Glencoe village is the main settlement in Glen Coe. It lies at the point where the River Coe enters Loch Leven. Administratively, the village lies in the southern part of the Lochaber area of Highland Council Area; it is considered part of the traditional county of Argyll.
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