I am an award-winning PhD student at the University of Edinburgh, holding a scholarship from the Edinburgh College of Art. My research explores King James VI & I's use of visual and material culture to cultivate an image as a distinctly 'imperial' 'British' European monarch. My methodology utilises James' vast catalogue of writings as a lens through which to interpret the artistic materials.

I aspire to be a professional historian of visual and material culture in early modern Britain, with aims to publish, produce exhibitions, and present documentaries on my research. Recently, I acted as a historical advisor and researcher on a short-term project for Historic Environment Scotland’s forthcoming revised guidebook for Stirling Castle.

In 2021, I attained a Masters Degree with Distinction in the History of Art from the Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London. Alongside my studies, I worked part-time as a Research Associate on the Courtauld's annual 'Painting Pairs' project. My colleague and I undertook a joint art-historical and technical investigation of a portrait of a Jacobean Knight, held in the National Trust collection at Knole House. We are currently seeking to publish our findings.

Prior to this, I earned a First Class Honours Degree in History from Queen Mary, University of London. My dissertation explored the political nature of the official portraiture of King James VI & I, a subject I intend to research further.