Henderson Stone, Memorial stone in Highland, Scotland
Henderson Stone is a granite boulder standing in a field south of Carnach in the Glencoe region of the Highlands. The memorial sits in open moorland with views across the surrounding slopes.
This stone marks the Glencoe Massacre of 1692, when Campbell forces killed MacDonald clan members following a breach of Highland hospitality customs. The event left a lasting mark on regional memory and clan relations.
The stone carries the Gaelic name Clach Eanruig and holds connections to Clan Henderson through local Highland traditions that remain part of the region's identity.
The memorial sits in open moorland and is reached on foot through fields near Carnach. Visitors should prepare for exposed Highland weather and bring sturdy footwear for crossing rough terrain.
Local legend tells of a Campbell soldier who warned a MacDonald companion during a walk about the impending violence that would unfold. This story of humanity amid betrayal remains part of how locals understand the tragedy.
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