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Malcolm Petrie serves as Senior Lecturer in the School of History at the University of St Andrews, where he contributes to the Institute of Legal and Constitutional Research. His academic profile centers on modern Scottish political history, constitutional developments, and the political ramifications of Brexit within the UK's evolving governance framework.
Dr. Petrie's research explores critical intersections of political identity and constitutional change in Scotland, with particular emphasis on post-devolution independence movements, historical party realignments, and Brexit's impact on democratic representation. His work reveals how historical narratives around unionism, nationalism, and political rhetoric continue to shape contemporary Scottish politics and constitutional debates.
His publication trajectory demonstrates a clear evolution from foundational studies of mid-20th century Scottish political culture toward urgent analyses of current constitutional challenges. Recent works consistently address themes of political representation, referendum consequences, and the shifting dynamics between Scottish and UK-wide political institutions, reflecting deep engagement with both historical contexts and present-day constitutional crises.
Dr. Petrie has received significant recognition for his scholarly contributions:
- Royal Historical Society David Berry Prize (2017)
He actively mentors doctoral researchers including C. E. McKinven on Scottish legal history topics and has secured substantial research funding from major bodies including the Arts and Humanities Research Council, Carnegie Trust, and Leverhulme Trust for projects examining conservatism, unionism, and Scottish political culture.
As Principal Investigator for the ongoing 'Conservatism and Unionism in the UK, 1968-1997' project (2023-2026), he collaborates within the Institute of Legal and Constitutional Research while contributing to the Scottish Magazines Network, maintaining active engagement with both academic and public discourse on Scotland's political future.
