Darren S. Layne

Historian of 18thC Scotland focused on Jacobite Studies & Digital History. Curator of @JDB1745. Chair, Jacobite Studies Trust. PhD via @ISHRStAndrews.

[Darren S. Layne @FunkyPlaid]

A brand new programme for the JST #JacobiteStudies Virtual Workshops is here; we're kicking things off on 24 Feb with a visit from Prof Allan Macinnes, who will be sharing thoughts about his new book, 'Conflict and Loyalty: Jacobitism in Europe & Beyond'.

https://t.co/R7rF2hKIzo

[Darren S. Layne @FunkyPlaid]

I'm really thankful to have been included in the volume and to appear alongside so many talented and thoughtful folks. If you read it, I hope you love it. Huge thanks to all who were involved in making it happen! (2/2)

https://t.co/p7luQWkX0Z

[Darren S. Layne @FunkyPlaid]

This week marked the release & delivery of a pretty remarkable edited collection from colleagues at Glasgow & @LuathPress. It contains an incredible *44* contributions & represents an affordable, accessible tour-de-force of cultural connections between Outlander & Scotland. (1/2)

[Darren S. Layne @FunkyPlaid]

We're only a day away from our next JST #JacobiteStudies workshop, which will feature Rachel Monsey sharing insights from her work on Jacobite manuscript poetry created between the Revolution and the Hanoverian Succession. Coming up Tues, 28 Oct, 5pm UKT.

https://t.co/R7rF2hKIzo

[Darren S. Layne @FunkyPlaid]

Very excited to welcome Prof Clotilde Prunier to the JST #JacobiteStudies Virtual Workshops tomorrow (Tues, 30 Sept) at 5pm UKT, who will be sharing some of her current work on the links between the Stuarts and the Catholic Mission in Scotland 1719-1788.

https://t.co/R7rF2hKIzo

[Darren S. Layne @FunkyPlaid]

Yes, the great Duffy left a great deal of money to NTS, but even more valuable is his entire personal archive and research-in-progress, which the Trust currently holds & curates. We're still waiting to learn about how scholars & researchers might be able to access that material.

[alison campsie @alicampsie75]

Professor Christopher Duffy was the kindest man and so generous with his time and knowledge. And now this .. @TheScotsman

https://t.co/yruhhgWhoi.

[Darren S. Layne @FunkyPlaid]

@_FrancesOwen Not sure I’d want to go out at 5am to pick large amounts of heather in the middle of a Scottish Highland springtime!

[Darren S. Layne @FunkyPlaid]

Pretty interesting record in one of Cumberland's order books from 11 May 1746, just a few weeks after Culloden. 5am rounds for troops to 'pluck heather for the tents', presumably to lay on top for insulation and protection from the rain.

[Darren S. Layne @FunkyPlaid]

@_FrancesOwen @EdinburghUP Thanks very much, Frances!

[Darren S. Layne @FunkyPlaid]

Happy unexpected publication day for a chapter I’d written in a magnificent edited collection from @EdinburghUP. So many remarkable contributions in here and I’m fortunate to be in such good company within. #ShapingJacobitism #JacobiteStudies

https://t.co/lNtlo06Oq5

[Darren S. Layne @FunkyPlaid]

@DANALAI6 @LeithDavis @ScottishSfu @uofg Thank you very much. ☺️ You should be biased, Dana – you did tons of work on the whole shebang!

[Darren S. Layne @FunkyPlaid]

With big congratulations to all the contributors and especially the editors, @LeithDavis and Kevin James, who herded all the cats. And, of course, @DANALAI6! @ScottishSfu @uofg

[Dr Jeremy Filet FrHist @JeremyFilet]

I gave my first live interview for the @NewBooksNetwork about my book with @ManchesterUP !

Recording of the cuff is quite strange, but one needs to starts somewhere! @ManMetUni

Listen to me speaking too much here:
https://t.co/HCyrKP0Ppd

[Prime and Load Podcast @PrimeandLoad]

Where are our Jacobites!? Join us for the first episode in our Jacobite Rising Series. Available now!
https://t.co/CtoQRJ3VI4
#PrimeAndLoad #HistoryPodcast #Scotland # ScottishHistory

[Darren S. Layne @FunkyPlaid]

The time is nigh! Another fab programme for the JST Virtual Workshop is up and ready to kick off on Tuesday, 2 Sept. Following the keynote launch, we'll have fortnightly sessions on different aspects of #JacobiteStudies from a wide range of contributors.

https://t.co/R7rF2hKIzo

[Darren S. Layne @FunkyPlaid]

I've written about Margaret's visit to Coupar Angus during #The45 over on Little Rebellions. (2/2)

https://t.co/CAR2nLxLM5

[Darren S. Layne @FunkyPlaid]

The Earls of Airlie will be auctioning off an historically rich collection of items, including a dress allegedly worn by Lady Margaret Ogilvy, wife of David, 6th Earl of Airlie and commander of a large #Jacobite regiment during #The45. (1/2)

https://t.co/AskTzEHQ9e

[Darren S. Layne @FunkyPlaid]

Make a wish and gather your strength for whatever it is you are and do.

[Darren S. Layne @FunkyPlaid]

@DrTimPeacock @UofGlasgow @UofGHistory @UofGArtsHums Sincere congratulations to you, Tim – absolutely well-deserved!

[Highland Archives @HLHArchives]

Upcoming event at the Lochaber Archive Centre!
Jacobite Document Exhibition
Wednesday 20th August, 14:00 - 16:00
No entry fees but donations welcome
Part of the Jacobite Festival 2025
Hope to see you there!