The Celtic Magazine, Vol. I, No. VI, April 1876 A Monthly Periodical Devoted to the Literature, History, Antiquities, Folk Lore, Traditions, and the Social and Material Interests of the Celt at Home and Abroad

"The Celtic Magazine, Vol. I, No. VI, April 1876" by Various is a compilation of writings that captures the spirit of 19th-century Scotland. Within its pages are continuations of stories and articles celebrating Scottish history, culture and folklore. One prominent feature is the recounting of the Massacre of Glencoe, a dark and brutal event where the Macdonald clan suffered betrayal at the hands of soldiers. Initial hospitality soon turns to treachery, as the soldiers, under the command of Colonel Hamilton, perpetrate a cold-blooded attack. This historic tragedy is explored through the story of the events from a day of feasting to the deadly acts of the following morning, highlighting themes of tradition, heritage and the lasting reverberations of the tragic events in Scotland.