A title Erskine derives from either Eriskyne, the contraction of the Gaelic air an sgian, meaning upon the knife. These are said that a Scotsman under the command of Malcolm II uttered the sentence fallowing slaying the Danish leader at the Battle of Murthill.

Erskine is probably better known for the suspension bridge towering high over a town which it offers its title to, a Erskine Bridge.

Famous residents

Douglas Alexander, Member of Parliament Wendy Alexander, Douglas' sister and Member of Scottish Parliament James Sheridan, another Member of Parliament Ross Renton, educationalist & student leader Eileen Paterson, model and previous Miss Scotland Kristy Mitchell, actress Ian Ferguson, footballer Dougie Vipond, Deacon Blue drummer and broadcaster Jimmy Reid, journalist and trade union activist