Amongst his significant works were Scotland, The Making of the Kingdom (1975) and Regesta Regum Scottorum, v; The Acts of Robert I, 1306-1329 (1988). He was Clerk of Senate (an office with status equivalent to a vice-principal) from 1978 to 1983, retired in 1993 becoming emeritus professor, and was dean of faculties from 1998 until 2000.
This individual is known for his scholarly contributions, including the books "Scotland, The Making of the Kingdom" (1975) and "Regesta Regum Scottorum, v; The Acts of Robert I, 1306-1329" (1988). He held a high-ranking administrative position as Clerk of Senate from 1978 to 1983. After retiring in 1993, he became an emeritus professor and served as dean of faculties from 1998 until 2000.