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Motion · S6M-06569 · 1 Nov 2022

Empire, Slavery and Scotland’s Museums

Lodged by Siobhian Brown (Scottish National Party) Members' Business Motion 18 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises the work carried out by the Empire, Slavery and Scotland’s Museums Steering Group, which investigated how Scotland’s involvement in empire, colonialism, and historic slavery can be addressed using museum collections and spaces; notes the recommendation in the group’s report, which states that "Scotland should create a dedicated space to address our role in empire, colonialism, and historic slavery"; believes that there are many spaces throughout Scotland, such as Rozelle House and Belleisle House in Ayr, that have historic links to slavery; understands that locations such as Belleisle and Rozelle were funded from the proceeds of historical slavery, and considers that Scotland’s young people would benefit from learning about this part of Scottish history.

Supporters (18)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.