A clear, corrective companion to Bain’s Calendar of Documents relating to Scotland
This volume explains why Bain’s original work has flaws and how a new edition adds corrigenda and additions to improve accuracy and usefulness for students of medieval Scotland and its relations with England.
The editors outline the aims, methods, and scope of the project, and they acknowledge the scholars whose work supported the revision. The book also places Bain’s calendar in the broader history of English record publications and highlights how the new volume seeks to refine and extend the source material for researchers.
- Identify the key defects in the original calendar and how they affect research
- Learn about corrective additions and supplementary material included in the new volume
- Understand the planning, collaboration, and scholarly context behind the project
- See how the revised work fits with other calendars and notarial records
Ideal for readers of medieval Scottish history, record-keeping, and editorial practice who want a more reliable tool for studying Scotland’s relations with England.