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Professor Steven Reid specializes in Early Modern Scottish History and Culture with a focus on the intellectual, political, and religious history of Scotland from approximately 1450 to 1650. His research emphases include the life and reign of James VI of Scotland (1567-1603) and the life and legacy of Mary Queen of Scots. He is dedicated to supervising postgraduate research in these areas, along with the cultural impacts related to Latin texts by Scottish authors between 1480-1700 and the significant educational reformative contributions of Andrew Melville. His recent monograph, "Early Life James VI: Long Apprenticeship, 1566-1585," provides a detailed narrative of James' childhood and ascent to power. Currently, Reid is working on a short monograph that delves into the life and career of Archbishop Patrick Adamson, emphasizing church-state relations during the Scottish Protestant Reformation. His research also spans various interdisciplinary projects, including one focusing on the memorialization and cultural legacy of Mary Queen of Scots, supported by the Royal Society of Edinburgh.