Peter Hewat (minister)

He is first mentioned in 1594 when he was translated from "second charge" at St Giles Cathedral to Hailes (Colinton Parish Church) in 1594.

At this time Greyfriars was housed in the south-west section of St Giles Cathedral.

King James moved him to the main body of St Giles in February 1610.

[2][3] He sat on the General Assembly in 1610 and being in strong favour with King James VI was gifted Crossraguel Abbey near Maybole in Ayrshire in 1612.

[5] His preaching is remembered for its focus on "brotherly kindness" and the importance of charity in Christian life.