Taking  participants on a historical journey through Glasgow’s mercantile past, exploring how today’s build environment reveals Glasgow’s connections to tobacco, sugar, slavery and the abolition movement. This year, tours will be led by CRER’s Lucien Staddon Foster, with fortnightly contributions from Amy Rich (Museums Galleries Edinburgh) and Nelson Cummins (Glasgow Museums).

Part of Black History Month Scotland 2026.

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Legacy of Slavery and Colonialism Trail Glasgow

The trail highlights the legacy of slavery and colonialism in Glasgow

The first phase of new trail takes in sites including the City Chambers, Merchant City, Trongate and the Gallery of Modern Art, revealing how wealth generated through slavery helped shape Glasgow’s growth and institutions.

Part of Black History Month Scotland 2026.