Go forward best. Look back first.
This mini documentary series opens up the compelling story of a chapter of Scottish history that is often ignored to reveal some surprising and hard hitting lessons for the future.
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Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh – The Journey of the Covenant Pt3 – SFH013
It's the morning of the 28th of February, and the National Covenant is making its way up the hill to Greyfriars Kirk.... Matthew Vogan continues tracing the Journey of the Covenant from a very noisy Candlemaker Row in Edinburgh, just round the corner from the...
The Three Sisters, Cowgate, Edinburgh – The Journey of the Covenant Pt2 – SFH012
On Tuesday, 27th February, 1638, a group of between two to three hundred ministers met here (the Tailors' Hall) to consider the draft text of the National Covenant for signing at Greyfriars the next day. Matthew Vogan traces the Journey of the National Covenant...
Warriston’s Close, Edinburgh – The Journey of the Covenant, Pt1 – SFH011
The National Covenant was renewed on the 28 February 1638. Archibald Johnston, one of the drafters alongside Alexander Henderson, described that day as "The Glorious Marriage Day of the Kingdom With God." Over steep steps and cobbled streets, Matthew Vogan traces...