ScotlandsFest: Fortunes From Flesh – Scotland and Slavery
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Luath Press’s ScotlandsFest, a fixture of the Edinburgh Fringe, offers a compelling talk by Kate Phillips that delves into Scotland’s historical entanglement with the transatlantic slave trade. The session, entitled Fortunes From Flesh – Scotland and Slavery, scrutinises the ways in which Scottish institutions and individuals accrued wealth from this brutal commerce, and examines the enduring legacy of that era. The event will be held at St Columba’s by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church on Thursday 20 August 2026, commencing at 1.30pm. Tickets are priced between £6.13 and £11.55, offering an accessible opportunity to engage with this important and often overlooked aspect of Scottish history.
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ScotlandsFest: Fortunes From Flesh – Scotland and Slavery takes place on Thursday, 20 August 2026 at 13:30.
ScotlandsFest: Fortunes From Flesh – Scotland and Slavery is held at St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church in Edinburgh (14 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2PW).
Tickets for ScotlandsFest: Fortunes From Flesh – Scotland and Slavery range from £6.13 to £11.55. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Tickets for ScotlandsFest: Fortunes From Flesh – Scotland and Slavery can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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ScotlandsFest: Fortunes From Flesh – Scotland and Slavery
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Luath Press’s ScotlandsFest, a fixture of the Edinburgh Fringe, offers a compelling talk by Kate Phillips that delves into Scotland’s historical entanglement with the transatlantic slave trade. The session, entitled Fortunes From Flesh – Scotland and Slavery, scrutinises the ways in which Scottish institutions and individuals accrued wealth from this brutal commerce, and examines the enduring legacy of that era. The event will be held at St Columba’s by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church on Thursday 20 August 2026, commencing at 1.30pm. Tickets are priced between £6.13 and £11.55, offering an accessible opportunity to engage with this important and often overlooked aspect of Scottish history.
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St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church14 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2PW
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When is ScotlandsFest: Fortunes From Flesh – Scotland and Slavery?
ScotlandsFest: Fortunes From Flesh – Scotland and Slavery takes place on Thursday, 20 August 2026 at 13:30.
Where is ScotlandsFest: Fortunes From Flesh – Scotland and Slavery taking place?
ScotlandsFest: Fortunes From Flesh – Scotland and Slavery is held at St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church in Edinburgh (14 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, EH1 2PW).
How much are tickets for ScotlandsFest: Fortunes From Flesh – Scotland and Slavery?
Tickets for ScotlandsFest: Fortunes From Flesh – Scotland and Slavery range from £6.13 to £11.55. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for ScotlandsFest: Fortunes From Flesh – Scotland and Slavery?
Tickets for ScotlandsFest: Fortunes From Flesh – Scotland and Slavery can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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