On the write track!

Here at Clachaig we're fairly well versed on the events of the morning of 13th February 1692, so when a new member of our team announced she planned to use The Glencoe Massacre as the backdrop to her new book we were pretty impressed. Well a couple of years have passed, several dozen beer mats, napkins & waitress pads have been collated and our 'newby' has finally completed her magnum opus. "In Corrag, Susan Fletcher tells us the story of an epic historic event, of the difference a single heart can make – and how deep and lasting relationships that can come from the most unlikely places.”

We are all very proud of Sue and raise a glass - or two - to her literary success. However, as the saying goes 'life imitates art' Sue has sadly moved on to pastures new, leaving behind some great memories and many new friends. We all miss her cheery smile here at Clachaig and hope she'll return to write the sequel very soon.

Extreme Weather?!

Came across news today suggesting that the annual ceremony to mark the anniversary of the Massacre of Glencoe will be cancelled this year due to "extreme weather conditions". See these articles posted in the Press & Journal and the Lochaber News.

Last I looked out of the window it was a beautiful if cold, winter's day. And given that the anniversary is still 2 weeks away, I think I know a few climbers and skiers who'd be interested in such forecasting abilities! We usually don't know what the weather will be doing tomorrow, let alone in a fortnight.

We're sure that there'll still be a ceremony held locally, even if not as well attended as usual.

The Glencoe Massacre

The anniversary of the Glencoe Massacre is nearly here again - 13th February.


A timely opportunity therefore for Melvyn Bragg to host a discussion about the events of 1692 on BBC Radio 4. Get the podcast on this link.