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Sir Arthur Erskine of Scotscraig’s, the Ministers’ Regiment of Foot
| Active | 1643 to 1646 |
| Country | Scotland |
| Allegiance | Covenanter |
| Conflicts | First Civil War |
| Second Civil War | |
| Type | Foot |
| Colonel | Sir Arthur Erskine |
| Area Raised | |
| Coat Colour | Grey or Black?? |
| Flag Colour | |
| Flag Design | |
| Field Armies | Leven 1643-5 |
Covenanter Regiment of Foot raised for service in England, forming part of Leven’s army
Service History
1643
- Raised
1644
- April to July: Siege of York
- 2nd July: Battle of Marston Moor
- July: Siege of York
- July to October: Siege of Newcastle
1645
- July to September: Siege of Hereford
1646
Notes
Raised by the clergy of Scotland and thus known as the Ministers' regiment.
Coats, Flags & Equipment
Allegedly the regiment wore black coats made from old clerical garb donated by the Ministers of Scotland. However currently have no original source for this so requires confirmation.
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
