He graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University with an LL.B (Hons) during 2005, before graduating from the University of Glasgow with an M.A in Historical Studies during 2008. Paul then went on to study for a Professional Graduate Diploma in Education from the University of Strathclyde in 2009 and is now studying for a Doctorate in Education at the University of Strathclyde. Paul is a regular contributor for the Clydebank Post and occasional contributor for other media publications. He is also the founder of Living Memory Dunbartonshire and a steering group member for the ‘World War One Digging In’ project.