The Covenanters’ Prison, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh – SFH046

Matthew Vogan explains a little of the history of two of the buildings in Greyfriars Kirkyard; the Covenanters’ Prison and the mausoleum for George Mackenzie.  “Bluidy Mackenzie,” as the Lord Advocate during the rule of Charles II, was responsible for much of the persecution and execution of the Covenanters.

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