Erskine is an area on the south of the River Clyde, ten miles west
of Glasgow. The name is believed to be ancient British for “green
rising ground”.
In the early 13th century, during the reign of Alexander II, the
first man to take the name as his own was Henry of Erskine, owner
of the Barony of Erskine. The family were supporters of Robert
the Bruce, and were related to him through the marriage of John
of Erskine’s eldest daughter to Thomas Bruce, King Robert’s
brother. Success for Bruce brought rewards for Erskine.
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