by Fraser Paterson | Aug 13, 2014 | Blog, Edinburgh History, Freelance writing services, Religion, Scottish History, Thomas Guthrie
The Great Disruption – Rev Thomas Guthrie DD The Rev Thomas Guthrie DD (1803-1873) left the Church of Scotland after the Great Disruption of 1843. He joined the Free Church of Scotland. This event created a massive split in the Church of Scotland. It resulted in... by Fraser Paterson | Dec 25, 2013 | Articles, Blog, Edinburgh History, Freelance writing services, Graveyards, Scottish History, Warriston Cemetery
Warriston Cemetery – From Horror Movie Set to a Victorian Paradise for the Dead Warriston was designed by David Cousin in 1842 in response to demand from wealthy Victorians. They wanted well-kept burial grounds. In them they could reflect their status by way of...