Nicola Martin

Nicola Martin is a Lecturer in History at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), affiliated with the Centre for History. She holds a PhD in History from the University of Stirling (2019), funded by the AHRC, and previously completed a BA(Hons) and MSc in Scottish History at the University of Strathclyde. Her research specializes in transatlantic military history, focusing on 18th-century British imperialism, Jacobitism, and the role of British army officers in shaping imperial policies. She joined UHI as a teaching assistant in 2018 and became a lecturer in 2019, with prior teaching experience at the University of Stirling and the University of Dundee/Open University.

Her current monograph project examines the cultural and strategic frameworks guiding British army officers during the 1745-1775 period, emphasizing the Jacobite Rising’s impact on North American imperialism. She also investigates Scottish army officers’ parliamentary roles post-1707 and has contributed biographies to the History of Parliament. Recent research includes studies on the 16th/17th Earls of Sutherland during Jacobite risings and the militarization of Highland communities.

Nicola’s work has been published in journals like Atlantic Studies and The Scottish Historical Review, with a focus on themes such as imperial subjecthood, loyalty inwar-torn regions, and transatlantic military strategies. She has received grants for her doctoral research and maintains an active public engagement profile, including media contributions on historical sites like Fort George.