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Partner or subject? Experts on the truth of Scotland's role in the British empire

SCOTLAND’S role in the British empire is being misunderstood by both sides of the constitutional debate, experts have told The Sunday National ...

The National (Scotland)

King Charles could learn from a Scottish university on slavery reparations

KING Charles acknowledged “painful aspects” of Britain’s history while failing to address calls about reparations for slavery, but he could…

The National (Scotland)

Duke of Edinburgh appointed to Order of the Thistle as new images released

The order is the highest honour in Scotland and is gifted by the King

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Scottish council vote to replace slave trade plaque removed by descendant

EDINBURGH City Council has voted to replace a plaque addressing legacies of slavery and colonialism previously removed by a descendent of Henry…

The National (Scotland)

Descendant of Viscount behind removal of slave trade plaque from statue

THE descendant of an 18th century politician who was accused of delaying the abolition of slavery has claimed responsibility for removing a plaque…

The National (Scotland)

Outlander conference will explore far more than popular culture phenomenon

The word 'outlander' can signify a number of different things.

The National (Scotland)

The week in TV: And Just Like That; The Change; I’m a Virgo; Windrush: Portraits of a Generation – review

A sexed-up And Just Like That returns – but still misses Samantha; Bridget Christie embarks on a hilarious menopausal mission; there’s mega-absurdist comedy from Boots Riley; and a moving documentary about King Charles’s Windrush project

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Faces of Windrush generation immortalised by portraits as King Charles lauds 'pioneers'

Marking the 75th anniversary of HMT Empire Windrush docking in Essex, a BBC documentary will follow the project, which King Charles III has commemorated in a book

Daily Mirror

'Boundary-breaking' portrait of Sir Geoff Palmer set to be showcased

National Galleries of Scotland have acquired a video portrait of human rights activist Sir Geoff Palmer, which is being displayed in Edinburgh.

The National (Scotland)

Glasgow to welcome Outlander author Diana Gabaldon for show conference this summer

The author behind the hit TV show is coming to the city for the conference at the University of Glasgow this July ahead of the launch of season 7 of the hit show.

Glasgow Live

Plaque commemorating end of slavery in Scotland unveiled in Edinburgh

A PLAQUE commemorating the end to the legal support of slavery in Scots law has been unveiled in Edinburgh.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland's first black professor wins prestigious Edinburgh award

A HUMAN rights campaigner and Scots professor emeritus has won a prestigious award for his dedication to Scotland’s capital city.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh makes formal apology over city's historical slavery links

EDINBURGH City Council has issued a formal apology on behalf of the city for its historical role in slavery and colonialism.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh formally apologises for history of slave trade, following 2020 Black Lives Matter report

Next steps include the creation of an independent Legacy Commission which will carry out work with full support from the council.

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Edinburgh slavery review chair says 'no evidence' in bid to remove Dundas plaque

Planning officers are set to review an application to remove the plaque which was changed to include information about the abolition of the slave trade.

The National (Scotland)

Academics in bid to remove slavery plaque from Edinburgh statue

A GROUP arguing that a new plaque at the foot of Edinburgh’s Melville Monument is not historically accurate has applied for planning permission to…

Edinburgh Live

Controversial Edinburgh statue slavery plaque 'not factual' and should be removed

The plaque states Henry Dundas was "instrumental" in delaying the abolition of the slave trade - but some academics say this has been exaggerated.

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Edinburgh to apologise over historical links to slavery

City councillors accept all 10 recommendations of review set up in response to BLM movement

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Edinburgh won't remove slavery-linked statues - but will apologise to Empire victims

EDINBURGH will not rename streets or remove statues linked to the slave trade as part of a package of measures agreed to shine a light on the…

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh to apologise for slave trade suffering - but statues won't be removed

Two years after the Edinburgh Slavery and Colonialism Legacy Review was commissioned, its chair Sir Geoff Palmer has set out 10 ways the council can confront the city's controversial past.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh should apologise for role in slavery and colonialism, says academic

EDINBURGH council should issue an apology for the city’s historic links to slavery and colonialism, a report commissioned in the wake of the Black…

Edinburgh Live

Ian Rankin and 17 others with links to Edinburgh who got top honours from Queen

As Edinburgh author Ian Rankin is knighted for his services to literature and charity, we took a look into other locals from the city who have received honours from the Queen.

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Scotland’s first black professor accuses academics of racism in slavery row

Sir Geoff Palmer was urged to quit as chair of two panels re-examining Edinburgh’s involvement in slave trade

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