Slave’s legal battle in Scotland to inspire work of art for new national museum in Perth
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Joseph Knight’s prolonged battle to secure his freedom was key to the abolition of slavery in Scotland.
Now the remarkable story of his successful attempt to sue a wealthy Perthshire estate owner who made his fortune from West Indian sugar plantations is to get pride of place in a new £26.5 million attraction expected to retell the story of Scotland.
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Hide AdKnight, one of the few black people living in 18th century Scotland, has been chosen to inspire one of six specially-commissioned banners, or “standards,” which will be hung at Perth’s City Hall when it reopens in 2024.
The attraction explores how Scotland was shaped by people, places and events “uniquely associated” with Perthshire, including the Stone of Destiny, which will go on permanent display there after being relocated from Edinburgh Castle.