AN AFRICAN-LED PROJECT

Although history and heritage intertwine themselves from individual to individual, tribe and clans, nation to nation, continent to continent, there remains a gap within Scottish society where BAME (Black and minority ethnic) members of the community do not take part in, or feel a part of, Scottish history or heritage; either for leisure, education or employment. On the flip side of the history and heritage coin, museums, galleries and the built environment – all representatives and protectors of Scotland’s history and heritage – have minimal representation of BAME communities’ members either as footfall or employees; ironic considering there are commonalities between people and nations.

If we look at the Scottish clans and chieftains there is a similar system within Africa with their chiefs and tribes.