The Master of Cranstoun’s Regiment of Foot

Active1644 to 1645
CountryScotland
AllegianceCovenanter
ConflictsFirst Civil War
TypeFoot
ColonelMaster of Cranstoun
Area RaisedEdinburgh
Coat ColourGrey
Flag Colour
Flag Design
Field ArmiesLeven 1644

Covenanter Regiment of Foot serving at the siege of Newcastle

Service History

1644

  • Raised around Edinburgh
  • July to October: Siege of Newcastle

1645

  • Detachment serving in Scotland

Notes

Coats, Flags & Equipment

The regiment was likely dressed in ubiquitous Scots hodden grey with blue bonnets.

Notable Officers

A list of the regiment's officers is shown in Stuart Reid's Scots Armies of the 17th Century 1. The Army of the Covenant 1639-1651 Partizan Press 1998 ISBN 094652550

Master of Cranstoun

Strength

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