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Sir Geoff Palmer’s ‘extraordinary life’ hailed at memorial celebration

He was a former chancellor of Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh and was Scotland’s first black professor,

Evening Standard

Tory MSP accused of politically motivated attack on Scottish slavery links research

A TORY MSP has been accused of making politically motivated attacks on slavery research in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish university apologises for colonial past after slavery links review

THE University of Edinburgh has published a review into historic links to slavery and colonialism following four years of research, and have issued…

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University of Edinburgh publishes Race Review into colonialist past

The report has been published online, amid a public pledge to stamp address racial discrimination and inequality.

Evening Standard

Sir Geoff Palmer obituary

Grain scientist whose work was important to the brewing and distilling industry and who became a distinguished campaigner for racial equality

The Guardian - UK

Tributes paid to ‘trailblazer’ academic Sir Geoff Palmer after death aged 85

Scotland’s first black professor was hailed as being a ‘courageous voice for justice and equality’.

Evening Standard

Tributes pour in as Scotland's first black professor, Sir Geoff Palmer, dies aged 85

SCOTLAND’S first black professor, Sir Geoff Palmer, has died aged 85 ...

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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

Evening Standard

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

The National (Scotland)

'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.

Glasgow Live

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.

The National (Scotland)

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.

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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.

Wales Online

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.

Edinburgh Live

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.

The Guardian - UK

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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