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Glasgow 850 Talk: Glasgow's Tobacco Lords and the Merchant City

  • The Mitchell Library North Street Glasgow, Scotland, G3 7DN United Kingdom (map)

The rise and fall of the men who 'financed' Glasgow's growth, but at what a cost? Kevin Scott explores the past and considers the future.

The rise and fall of these men who 'financed' Glasgow's growth, but at what cost? Their role in the transatlantic slave trade, the buildings and institutions involved, are discussed, with possible solutions to Glasgow taking ownership, amid calls for reparations.

Kevin Scott formed Walking Glasgow four years ago, offering 15 free,guided walks around our great city. With over 14k Facebook followers, Kevin has raised some £15k in donations for the RNLI's lifeboat stations around the Scottish coastline from his walks and was awarded Senior Citizen of the Year in 2024 by Glasgow's Lord Provost.

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