SCOTTISH Liberal Democrat MSP Willie Rennie has called for greater recognition of the role Scotland played in the British Empire with the establishment of a Museum of Empire and Slavery.
Rennie, MSP for North East Fife, said a Museum of Empire and Slavery should “inform and educate about the role of Scots in the slave trade and the colonial era”.
He claimed cyber-nationalists attempted to frame the British Empire as a “uniquely English project”, and that Glasgow and Scotland needed to take “its share of the blame”.
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Cities such as Edinburgh and Bristol have committed to formally acknowledging their roles in slavery.
The Scottish Government is currently considering responses to recommendations from a steering group on “attitudes to Scotland’s museums and racism”, including a suggestion for a dedicated space to address the legacy of colonialism in Scotland.
So, should Scotland establish a Museum of Empire and Slavery? Vote in our poll, and let us know what you think in the comments.
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