Earl of Buchan’s Troop of Horse
| Active | 1648 |
| Country | Scotland |
| Allegiance | Covenanter |
| Conflicts | Second Civil War |
| Type | Horse |
| Colonel | Earl of Buchan |
| Area Raised | Forfar & Banff |
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Covenanter troop of horse raised by the Engagers in 1648
Service History
1648
- May: Buchan commissioned Colonel of a troop of horse
- September: Likely disbanded after the Treaty of Stirling
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
Little has come to light of the troop’s activities.
Flags
Notable Officers
Earl of Buchan
James Erskine, 7th Earl of Buchan
Strength
- 1648: One troop of 80 authorised
