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“Seignelay Colbert de Castlehill” published in English

May 6, 2025

I’m very pleased to get my author copy of “Seignelay Colbert de Castlehill (1735-1811): A Bishop Between Scottish Enlightenment and Counter-Revolution”, published by Palgrave Macmillan. This is a collection of academic essays examining the life of Colbert, or Cuthbert, of Castlehill in Inverness. My essay ‘Cuthbert of Castlehill: A View from Inverness’ is included, and … More “Seignelay Colbert de Castlehill” published in English

Castlehill: entre Lumières écossaises et Contre-Révolution…

January 9, 2023

I am very proud to have an essay published in a new book, just out at the end of December 2022. « Seignelay Colbert de Castlehill (1735-1811): Un évêque entre Lumières écossaises et Contre-Révolution » is published by the Presses de l’Université Toulouse 1 Capitole. Edited and introduced by Alain Alcouffe, it comprises articles or … More Castlehill: entre Lumières écossaises et Contre-Révolution…

Inverness Castle: ‘Spirit of the Highlands’ project

April 7, 2022

For the last few months I have been working on my commission for the Spirit 360 project, part of the transformation of Inverness Castle. The castle was previously Inverness’ sheriff court, but is being transformed into a tourist destination. I have written two poems, along with completing supporting material such as audio, video and writer’s … More Inverness Castle: ‘Spirit of the Highlands’ project

Wardlaw Mausoleum

January 27, 2022

I visited Wardlaw Mausoleum this weekend, as part of the research for my commission for the Spirit of the Highlands project at Inverness Castle. The Mausoleum was built in 1634 as the burial place for the Lovat Frasers, and is perhaps most associated these days with the ‘Old Fox’ – the Lord Lovat of the … More Wardlaw Mausoleum