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Sir Alexander Irvine of Drum’s Troop of Horse

Active1639, 1644-6
CountryScotland
AllegianceRoyalist
ConflictsFirst Bishops’ War
First Civil War
TypeHorse
CaptainIrvine of Drum
Area RaisedScotland
Flag ColourUnknown
Flag DesignUnknown
Field ArmiesAboyne 1639
Huntly 1646

Scots Royalist troop of horse, engaged in the First Bishop’s War of 1639 and the First Civil War as part of the Marquis of Huntly’s forces

Service History

1639

1644

1646

Notes

At the storm of Montrose Irvine’s troop were equipped with lances.

Flags

Notable Officers

Sir Alexander Irvine of Drum

Irvine of Drum led the attack on Montrose in April 1644, which heralded the start of the Royalist campaigns in the Highlands.

Strength

One troop only

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