Professor Christopher Whatley FRSE
Prolific Scottish historian with wide ranging interests. These include the Union of 1707 and its consequences to the present day. He has also published books and articles on Scottish industrialisation, the salt, coal and textile industries, Scottish society, everyday life, the writings of John Galt and the legacy of Robert Burns. In 2015 he was awarded an OBE for his contribution to Scottish history education, recognition of his work promoting Scotland’s history in the schools and beyond Scotland. He was formerly a Vice-Principal at the University of Dundee. He continues to be active as an historian, in which guise where he is exploring Scotland’s islands’ past and Lowland land rights struggles.
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Reflections on the RSE's islands, past, present and future series engaging with local communities on issues of importance to them
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The Spring/Summer 2025 edition of ReSourcE explores what the future holds for Scotland's rural environments.
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Events
How did working Glaswegians win the UK's first right of way campaign? Join online to learn about this pivotal moment in Glasgow's rich history.
