He started working for the IfA in 1997 after being actively involved since 1987. He was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries on 10 October 2003, he is also a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
In 1997, he started his job at IfA after being involved since 1987. Two years later, in 2003, he was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, and he has also been recognized as a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.