Trustees of the
KOHIMA Educational Trust

Major Jamie Erskine MBE

Born on 22 November 1957 in Aberdeenshire, Jamie Erskine was educated at Wellington College and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. He was commissioned into the Black Watch in 1977 and joined the 1st Battalion in Northern Ireland.

In the 30 years he spent in the Regular Army Jamie Erskine served in a variety of regimental and staff appointments in Great Britain, Northern Ireland, West Germany, Berlin, Cyprus and Gibraltar. In addition he has spent time in other countries including Canada and New Zealand.

Jamie Erskine decided to take early retirement early in 2007 when he was offered a civilian job in Headquarters 2nd Division near Edinburgh.

He is married to Jeffy, they have two sons, Harry and Geordie and they currently live in Fife.  His interests include his family, curling, field sports and rugby.