Scotland's HistoryCovenantersThe Battle of Drumclog

The Battle of Drumclog – 1679

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Tasked with cracking down on outdoor religious services called conventicles John Graham of Claverhouse attempts to dissolve the Drumclog conventicle. Battled ensues and Graham is defeated. Video: A history of Scotland: God's Chosen People.

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