Callum G. Brown
Callum G. Brown (born 6 April 1953) is a Scottish historian and author. He specialises in the history of secularisation, Christianity, and organised humanism in the United Kingdom. Life He was born on 6 April 1953 and raised in Edinburgh, Scotland. He currently resides in Scotland. Career He is currently a professor of history at the University of Glasgow , image = UofG Coat of Arms.png , image_size = 150px , caption = Coat of arms Flag , latin_name = Universitas Glasguensis , motto = la, Via, Veritas, Vita , .... He has had previous posts at both Dundee University and the University of Strathclyde. In 2020 he celebrated his 30th year in the industry. . He has frequently collaborated with Arthur McIvor. Select publications His books have received mostly positive reviews. Some of his notable books are: His book ''Up-helly-aa: Custom, Culture and Community in Shetland'' (Manch ...
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Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh ( ; gd, Dùn Èideann ) is the capital city of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas. Historically part of the county of Midlothian (interchangeably Edinburghshire before 1921), it is located in Lothian on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth. Edinburgh is Scotland's second-most populous city, after Glasgow, and the seventh-most populous city in the United Kingdom. Recognised as the capital of Scotland since at least the 15th century, Edinburgh is the seat of the Scottish Government, the Scottish Parliament and the highest courts in Scotland. The city's Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of the British monarchy in Scotland. The city has long been a centre of education, particularly in the fields of medicine, Scottish law, literature, philosophy, the sciences, and engineering. It is the second-largest financial centre in the United Kingdom, and the city's historical and cultural attractions have made it the UK's second-most visited tourist de ...
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