This festschrift celebrates the extraordinary career of Professor Elizabeth Ewan, whose research and mentorship have profoundly shaped Scottish Studies. As the fifth and final volume in the Guelph Series in Scottish Studies, it honours Ewan’s roles as an educator, colleague, and advisor. Through essays from her colleagues, former students, and mentees, the collection explores the central theme of networks—ranging from networks of kinship, to urban administration, to communication and correspondence, to legal networks of royal justice and crime—within medieval and early modern Scotland. Contributors include scholars at various career stages and from diverse professional paths, reflecting Ewan’s expansive influence across academia and beyond. Published in an open-access format, this volume underscores Ewan’s commitment to accessibility and inclusivity in scholarship, offering fresh perspectives on Scotland’s past while celebrating the enduring impact of a remarkable academic legacy.
