Scottish Archers

Scottish archers were drawn from the Borders and southern Scotland,
and those of Selkirk Forest were justly famed for their prowess with the longbow.
The did not,however,match the English archers in numbers,nor were they employed
with the same tactical skill in battle.Nevertheless,by the 15th century they were being recruited
by the French in large numbers,in an attempt to counter the dominance of the English longbowmen.
Highlanders,from the wild West Highlands,are known to have used the bow,though we
have no evidence that they were present in the army of 1388 in significant numbers.

 

 

 

Here a couple of pics were they are supporting The Earl of Moray.

It's only now that I noticed the flag is upside down! Damned! :(

 

 

Not the best pics,I know,but hope you enjoy... 

I'm currently working on my next schiltron,The Earl of March (finally!) although I might finish a unit of Highlanders first.

 

kind regards,

Kukke.

 

Scots Schiltron,The Earl of Moray

John Dunbar,created first Earl of Moray c.1371,was the younger brother of George Dunbar,Earl of March. He fought alongside his brother at Otterburn and later continued the war personally by challenging Thomas Mowbray,Earl of Nottingham,to single combat. A safe-conduct was issued to Moray in March 1390 for his journey to England and the ensuing dual was fought at Smithfield on 28 May. Moray was unhorsed and seriously injured and died as a result at York on his way home in 1391.
Figs sculpted by Paul Hicks.
                                                                            

 

These were a joy to paint.I ordered a 20 unit pack from Claymore so I have 4 spare figs.Ordered another 12 to complete a second stand(The Earl of March).