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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Henry dundas - Caught on Camera

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

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Toronto votes to remove Scot’s name from main square over slavery connections

THE name of Scottish politician Henry Dundas is set to be removed from the main square of a Canadian city.

The National (Scotland)

Plinth: An exploration of how society remembers war and heroism

WHAT do the ancient Greek myth of Theseus, Ariadne and the Minotaur, controversial 18th-century Scottish politician Henry Dundas and the war in…

The National (Scotland)

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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)

Slavery plaque on Scots memorial could go after plan approved for its removal

The brass plate on the Melville Monument dedicated to Henry Dundas claims he used his influence to delay the abolition of slavery.

Daily Record

Edinburgh plan to remove Melville Monument slavery plaque approved as family say its 'hurtful'

The decision does not automatically mean the plaque can be removed - as permission needs to be given by those who own the monument.

Edinburgh 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.

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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.

Edinburgh Live

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…

The National (Scotland)

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.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh to apologise over historical links to slavery

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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Edinburgh Live

The Scottish Parliament Could Make A National Apology For Slavery

The Scottish Parliament could make a national apology for slavery according to Scottish National Party proposals.

Zenger

Eight stunning Edinburgh castle trips less than one hour from the capital

We have created a list of some of the best castle trips that Edinburgh residents and tourists can partake in during the Summer months with friends, family or when flying solo.

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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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