These essays, and others, offer the reader a sense that Grant's legacy will continue in the exploration of new areas of research and that English and Scottish historiography will remain in productive and illuminating conversation with each other. * THE MEDIEVAL REVIEW *
Close analysis of dense material and imaginative conceptualisation of contexts within which it can be considered combine to produce thought-provoking insights. * NORTHERN REVIEW *
This Festschrift, in the making since Alexander Grant's retirement in 2014, is a testament to his contributions as a transnational historian of Scotland and England. * H-NET REVIEWS / H-WAR *
Ce volume constitue un hommage opportun et approprié à l'influence exercée par une figure si importante des études de l'histoire de la Grande-Bretagne médiévale." (This volume stands as a timely and fitting tribute to the influence exerted by such a major figure in the study of medieval British history.) * LE MOYEN ÂGE *

Steve Boardman is Professor in Medieval Scottish History at the University of Edinburgh. He has written monographs on the Early Stewart kings and the history of the Clan Campbell, edited several books, and published articles on various aspects of the political and cultural life of late medieval Scotland. David Ditchburn is Associate Professor in Medieval History at Trinity College Dublin. He has edited several books and published many articles on both religion in, and the society and economy of, medieval Scotland. Steve Boardman is Professor in Medieval Scottish History at the University of Edinburgh. He has written monographs on the Early Stewart kings and the history of the Clan Campbell, edited several books, and published articles on various aspects of the political and cultural life of late medieval Scotland. MICHAEL BROWN is the Professor of Scottish History at the University of St Andrews. David Ditchburn is Associate Professor in Medieval History at Trinity College Dublin. He has edited several books and published many articles on both religion in, and the society and economy of, medieval Scotland. Dr SARAH ROSE is the Assistant Editor of VCH Cumbria. Professor Fiona Edmonds was Director of VCH Cumbria from 2016 until 2024. ANGUS WINCHESTER is Emeritus Professor of Local and Landscape History at Lancaster University. His interests in common land have developed over many years, arising originally out of research into the history of upland landscapes in northern England. He was also, the first Director of VCH Cumbria until his retirement from Lancaster University in 2016.