Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Biography
Dr Derek Patrick joined the School in January 2018.
Completed Research Students
- Nicola Cowmeadow, Scottish Noblewomen, the Family and Scottish Politics 1688-1707 (with Professor C. A. Whatley, University of Dundee, PhD, 2012).
- Norman Fraser Brown, 'Fall in the Children': a regional study of the mobilisation of the children of the 42nd Regimental Area during the Great War (with Dr W. Kenefick, University of Dundee, PhD, 2015).
- Ruadhan Scrivener Anderson, 'Highland Chieftans': Officer Selection, Status and Identity in The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders), c.1902-1918 (with Professor Sir H. Strachan, University of St Andrews, PhD, 2025).
- Benoit Gaume, Commercial Tensions and International Relations: Louis XIV and the Struggle for Hegemony from the Peace of Nijmegen to the Outbreak of the Nine Years' War (with Professor G. Rowlands, University of St Andrews, PhD, 2026).
Projects from former institutions
Profile Keywords
Early modern Scottish political history; Scottish Parliament 1689-1707; Revolution 1688-89; Union 1706-07; and The Black Watch 1914-18
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor of Philosophy, People and Parliament in Scotland 1689-1702, University of St Andrews
… → 2002
Master of Arts, University of St Andrews
External positions
Honorary Research Fellow, University of Dundee
2016 → 2023
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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'And man you're a damn fine type' - Private Charles Craig, one of 'Dundee's Own'
Patrick, D. J., Dec 2020, The Black Watch and the Great War: Rediscovered Histories From the Regimental Family. Brown, F. & Patrick, D. (eds.). Perth: Tippermuir Books, p. 193-211 19 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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'A Remnant of a Regiment': The 9th Black Watch at Loos, 25 September 1915
Patrick, D. J., Dec 2020, The Black Watch and the Great War: Rediscovered Histories From the Regimental Family. Brown, F. & Patrick, D. (eds.). Perth: Tippermuir Books, p. 225-262 38 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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'A Sea of Mud and Shell Holes': The 8th Black Watch at Passchendaele, 12 October 1917
Patrick, D. J., Dec 2020, The Black Watch and the Great War: Rediscovered Histories From the Regimental Family. Brown, F. & Patrick, D. (eds.). Perth: Tippermuir Books, p. 345-350 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Other contribution
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'Fife Soldiers Escape From Captivity'
Patrick, D. J., Dec 2020, The Black Watch and the Great War: Rediscovered Histories From the Regimental Family. Brown, F. & Patrick, D. (eds.). Perth: Tippermuir Books, p. 357-362 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Other contribution
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'I am proud to belong to the 8th Black Watch': Loos, 25-27 September 1915
Patrick, D. J., Dec 2020, The Black Watch and the Great War: Rediscovered Histories From the Regimental Family. Brown, F. & Patrick, D. (eds.). Perth: Tippermuir Books, p. 219-223 5 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Other contribution
Activities
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They Really are a Wonderful Lot': The Black Watch and Kitchener's Army
Patrick, D. (Speaker)
7 Jun 2036Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Fife's Own
Patrick, D. (Speaker)
6 Jun 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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From Highland Companies to Scotland's 'National Regiment': The Black Watch - Origins and Evolution c.1739-1919
Patrick, D. (Speaker)
20 Jan 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Fife's Own: The 7th Black Watch and the Great War
Patrick, D. (Speaker)
30 Sept 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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'This smartly set-up body of men was recruited mainly in the Highlands': The Scottish Yeomanry, Fincastle's Horse and the Second Anglo-Boer War
Patrick, D. J. (Speaker)
14 Jun 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Prizes
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2014 Courier Impact 100 - No. 18
Patrick, D. J. (Recipient) & Kenefick, W. (Recipient), 12 Dec 2014
Prize: Other distinction
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2018 Couier Impact 100 - No.27
Patrick, D. J. (Recipient) & Kenefick, W. (Recipient), 6 Dec 2018
Prize: Other distinction
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Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) Association: Angus Branch Associate Member
Patrick, D. J. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Other distinction
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College of Arts and Social Sciences Public Engagement Award
Patrick, D. J. (Recipient) & Kenefick, W. (Recipient), 9 Jun 2014
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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The Black Watch: New book on the unsung heroes who went beyond the call of duty
12/01/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Relating to Research
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75th anniversary – How ‘off the cuff’ VJ Day celebrations were often ‘overshadowed’ by Victory in Europe
15/08/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Relating to Research
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Keeping alive the spirit of ‘The Few’ on 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
11/07/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Relating to Research
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VE Day 75th anniversary: How Courier Country celebrated Victory in Europe with bonfires, dancing and reflection
9/05/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Relating to Research
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VE Day 75th anniversary: Celebrating the three Dundee brothers who won four Military Crosses between them
8/05/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Relating to Research