Understanding Scottish Politics: The Legacy of Professor James Kellas

Published: 19 November 2015

Event 1 Dec 2015: Leading scholars in Scottish Politics as well as former colleagues and students reflect on Professor James Kellas’ legacy.

Chair: Professor Christopher Berry
Professor Michael Keating, University of Aberdeen
Johann Lamont, MSP
Dr. Clare McManus, University of Glasgow
Professor James Mitchell, University of Edinburgh

With opening remarks from Professor Anton Muscatelli, Principal of the University of Glasgow

Date: Tuesday 1st December 2015
Time: 6pm
Venue: Sir Charles Wilson Lecture Theatre (Corner of University Avenue and Gibson Street)

James Kellas was the first academic authority to recognise that the ‘Scottish Political System’ was an entity in its own right worthy of study.   His understanding of the unique character of Scotland and its politics anticipates many of the questions and junctures Scotland now faces.  His work on nationalism extended those insights. Professor Kellas’ enthusiasm and generosity also helped shape a generation of politics students in Scotland.  Leading scholars in Scottish Politics as well as former colleagues and students reflect on his legacy. 

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First published: 19 November 2015