You came in trust

"You Came In Trust" is rooted in the events of Glencoe in 1692, one of the most infamous acts of betrayal in Scottish history.

Following the Glorious Revolution, Highland clan chiefs were required to swear allegiance to King William III before January 1st, 1692. Alastair MacIain of Glencoe, chief of the MacDonalds, attempted to comply but was delayed by harsh winter conditions and bureaucratic obstacles. Though he eventually swore the oath, it was deemed too late.

In February, government troops led by Captain Robert Campbell were sent into Glencoe. For nearly two weeks, they lived among the MacDonalds as guests. They shared meals, accepted shelter, and were treated according to the Highland code of hospitality, a bond considered sacred.

Then, in the early hours of February 13th, orders were carried out.

The soldiers turned on their hosts.

Men were killed where they stood, families were driven into the freezing night, and many died in the snow-covered mountains while trying to escape. It was not a battle, but a calculated act of violence carried out under trust.

"You Came In Trust" tells this story not from the moment of violence, but from what follows, the silence, the memory, and the enduring weight of betrayal. Through a restrained folk-rock sound and a raw vocal delivery, the song seeks to reflect the cold, unforgiving landscape of the Scottish Highlands and the human cost of broken honour.

More than three centuries later, Glencoe remains a symbol of what happens when trust is weaponized.