Covenanter Army

The Covenanter Army was a group of Scottish Protestant soldiers and militia during the 17th century, particularly involved in the conflicts surrounding Scotland's religious and political struggles. They supported the Covenants—a series of agreements to preserve Presbyterian worship and oppose royal attempts to control church affairs. The army fought in key battles such as the Wars of the Three Kingdoms (including the English Civil War), aiming to defend their religious freedoms and political rights against royalist forces. Their efforts played a significant role in shaping Scotland’s religious landscape and its relationship with the broader British conflicts of that era.