The portrayal of Scots as abolitionists and liberal champions hides a long history of Scottish profiting from the enslavement of Africans. The wealth accumulated from the exploitation of millions of men, women and children was a huge boon to Scotland’s cities, institutions and economy. This week’s Facts of the Week explores the shameful Scottish slaver past.
Sources:
https://www.thecollector.com/darien-scheme-scotland-settlement-americas/
https://www.bunkhistory.org/resources/how-slavery-made-the-modern-scotland
https://www.twinkl.co.ke/teaching-wiki/glasgow-tobacco-lords
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-52978121