Date: Friday 14 August
Time: 16:30 to 18:00
Cost: £8.00/£6.00
While Scotland likes to promote its role in the abolition of slavery, the uncomfortable truth that Scots were also involved in the earlier exploitation of the practice has been somewhat erased from our history books. What was the real role of Scots in the slave trade and what was the legacy? Sir Tom Devine will […]
Find Out MoreDate: Friday 14 August
Time: 19:30 to 22:15
Cost: £6.00/£4.00
There will be a film screening of 12 Years a Slave followed by a short panel discussion. Panellists include historian Stephen Mullen and Dr Louise Milne, Dept. of Film, School of Creative Arts & Industries, Edinburgh Napier University 12 Years a Slave is based on an incredible true story of one man’s fight for survival and freedom. […]
Find Out MoreDate: Friday 14 August
Time: 16:30 to 18:00
Cost: £6.00/£4.00
The Commonwealth today is an association of 53 member countries with nearly 2.5 billion citizens spread across the globe. Detractors perceive it as nothing better than a post-colonial club with very little influence. Its supporters say it promotes democracy, good government, human rights and economic development. Join Chair and former BBC special correspondent Allan Little to discuss the future of […]
Find Out MoreDate: Friday 14 August
Time: 16:30 to 18:00
Cost: £6.00/£4.00
Voter apathy has become a common complaint from political parties. Yet changes could be afoot with overall voting turnout in Scotland at the recent UK general election at 71.1%, with that figure at 85% in the Referendum last year. So is the tide turning? Join Chair John McCormick, Electoral Commissioner, Scotland as he examines the importance of voting […]
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