Nicola Sturgeon's official residence has been dubbed a building of 'historic racial injustice' by a council review of controversial landmarks in Edinburgh. Human rights activist Sir Geoff took on the role of head the Edinburgh Slavery and Colonialism Legacy Review Group in November. Earlier this month, it was revealed that Sir Geoff would also lead an Edinburgh University review into buildings and statues linked with the slave trade. Edinburgh University said the consultation - which is set to last around a year - would examine its 'relationship with its past' with recommendations to help better reflect its diversity. Sir Geoff said: 'That was a prejudice, it was prejudged and not based on evidence.

Source: Daily Mail February 28, 2021 00:33 UTC