Sir Charles Erskine of Alva’s Foot
| Active | 1649 to 1651 |
| Country | Scotland |
| Allegiance | Covenanter |
| Conflicts | Third Civil War |
| Type | Foot |
| Colonel | Sir Charles Erskine |
| Area Raised | Dumbarton? |
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| Field Armies | Garrison |
Covenanter foot in garrison at Dumbarton Castle
Service History
1649
- Erskine appointed governor of Dumbarton Castle
1650
- Garrison of Dumbarton Castle and Dunglas Castle
- November: Erskine ordered back to Dumbarton to prepare its defence
1651
- October: Monck tries to persuade Erskine to surrender
- December: Dumbarton besieged, Erskine surrenders to Lambert on the 29th
Notes
A history of the unit is shown in Edward M. Furgol’s A Regimental History of the Covenanting Armies 1639-1651 Edinburgh, 1990. ISBN 0 85976 194 0
Coats and Flags
Notable Officers
Sir Charles Erskine of Alva
Erskine was also Lt Col of Sir Arthur Erskine of Scotscraig’s Regiment of Horse
Strength
- 1650: A lieutenant, sergeant, corporal , drummer and gunner with 54 men at Dumbarton, and ensign and corporal with 30 men at Dunglas
