Dr. Allan Kennedy, a historian specializing in 17th-century Scotland, and Lucy Doogan of the National Trust for Scotland discuss the harrowing Glencoe Massacre of 1692. They delve into the complex political tensions that led to the slaughter of Clan MacDonald, exploring Alistair MacDonald's ill-fated oath of allegiance and the broader cultural implications of this atrocity. Vivid descriptions of the landscape and personal reflections from descendants enhance this tale of betrayal, loyalty, and the profound scars it left on Scottish identity.