Geoff Palmer

The Melville Monument in Edinburgh was previously targeted by protesters. (Picture: Urquhart Media/BBC)

Officials back removal of statue's slavery plaque Ian Swanson

Sir Geoff Palmer received the Edinburgh Award for his human rights campaigning and contribution to academia earlier this year

Why apologising for the slave trade is right thing to do - Angus Robertson Angus Robertson

Lord Provost started the full council meeting with the apology. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Lord Provost apologises for city's slavery links Ian Swanson

A plaque explaining Henry Dundas' relationship with the slave trade was placed on the controversial Melville Monument in Edinburgh following Black Lives Matter protests

Calls for controversial statue's slavery plaque to be removed Donald Turvill

Readers' letters: The Royal Family is not above politics By The Newsroom

Sir Geoff first came to Edinburgh as a research student in 1964.

City award for Sir Geoff Palmer Ian Swanson

Sir Geoff Palmer from Penicuik will receive the Edinburgh Award 2022.

News Sir Geoff to receive Edinburgh Award Kevin Quinn

Here are 11 statues, street names and buildings that have links to slavery and colonialism

Here are some of the key sites with links to slavery and colonialism Ian Swanson

Professor Sir Geoff Palmer led the review on Edinburgh's past role in slavery and colonialism. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

City to apologise for links to slavery Ian Swanson

Professor Sir Geoff Palmer chaired the Edinburgh slavery and colonialism legacy review. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Slavery review recommends Capital apology Ian Swanson

The Melville Monument in Edinburgh was previously targeted by protesters. Picture: Urquhart Media/BBC

Members of slave trade legacy group 'fear for safety' if identities made public Alistair Grant

The Melville Monument in Edinburgh was targeted by protesters when the Black Lives Matter movement emerged two years ago:
Picture: Urquhart Media/BBC

Scotland urged to create new national museum confronting its slave trade history Brian Ferguson

An earlier protest outside the Black Bitch, with locals opposed to the name change.

Black Bitch protestors carry on their fight to keep Linlithgow pub's name Kevin Quinn

The statue commemorating Henry Dundas in St Andrew Square, Edinburgh. (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

Edinburgh left counting cost of Dundas plaque shambles – Martyn McLaughlin Martyn McLaughlin

The Melville Monument dominates St Andrew Square in Edinburgh's New Town. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh should find new ways to honour slave trade victims – Brian Ferguson Brian Ferguson

The new plaque on the Melville monument

Council Fresh appeal for views on city’s links with slavery Ian Swanson

Sir Geoff Palmer lives in the Penicuik area.

Another honour as Penicuik CAB building named after Sir Geoff Palmer Stephen Wilkie

Proud: Jamie Jack with Chloe and Jamie

Proud university chef JamieJack will see son and daughter graduate in Edinburgh Stephen Wilkie

The new plaque on Melville monument denounces Henry Dundas' role in deferring abolition slavery

Should capital apologise for its historical links to slavery? Jolene Campbell

Sir Geoff Palmer has hailed a new slavery plaque on one of the city's most prominent landmarks.

Sir Geoff Palmer hails new slavery plaque Jolene Campbell

New Chancellor of Heriot Watt University, Sir Geoff Palmer.

Penicuik professor formally installed as new Chancellor of Heriot-Watt Universit... Kevin Quinn

New Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University Chancellor Sir Geoff Palmer

Human rights campaigner Sir Geoff Palmer installed as uni chancellor Stephen Wilkie

Work is being done to find ways to get 80,000 people in Edinburgh out of poverty (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

As Challenge Poverty Week begins, Tories show their true colours – Cammy Day Cammy Day

Violin sensation Nicola Benedetti is one of the main attractions in this year's Edinburgh International Festival. Picture: Simon Fowler

Enjoy our summer breaks – and stay safe! - Cammy Day By The Newsroom

The review is being led by Sir Geoff Palmer

Sir Geoff Palmer says people who abuse him are 'minnows' Joseph Anderson

Slavery links: Controversial statue of Sir Henry Dundas

Edinburgh sparks a worldwide probe into slavery links Joseph Anderson

A new chapter for Sir Geoff as Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University

Human rights activist Sir Geoff is new Chancellor at Edinburgh's Heriot-Watt Uni Stephen Wilkie

Sir Geoff said bowls tell of the 'things we do to have the lifestyle we think we deserve'

News Sir Geoff said the silver items were evidence of 'lifestyle we think we deserve' Jolene Campbell

The Melville Monument pays tribute to Henry Dundas, the 1st Viscount Melville, the trusted right hand man of Prime Minister William Pitt and at one time the most powerful politician in Scotland.

Dundas plaque row: Descendants of Dundas 'surprised and disappointed' at 'false'... Joseph Anderson, LDRS

Campaigner: Sir Geoff Palmer OBE

Council leader slams critics of Edinburgh slavery review Joseph Anderson

Edinburgh activist and academic speaks out about pervasive racism in wake of Meghan and Harry interview

Edinburgh activist and academic speaks out about pervasive racism Rachel Mackie

Sir Geoff Palmer from Penicuik. Pic Lisa Ferguson 14/01/2019

Anti-racism campaigner from Penicuik hits back at critics Joseph Anderson, LDR

'I could have been born of slaves' -Councillor Joe Wallace

Midlothian councillor discovers his ancestors were victims of forced servitude Marie Sharp

Africanus Horton was the first African student at Edinburgh University in the 19th century

Rename David Hume Tower after Africanus Horton - your views By The Newsroom

The David Hume Tower has been renamed 40 George Square

Edinburgh University launches review of buildings linked to racism and slavery Alison Campsie

The Royal Bank of Scotland's historic headquarters, Dundas House, on St Andrew Square.

Edinburgh’s slave trade past highlighted in new guide to the city Brian Ferguson

Popular Edinburgh dance halls, such as the Palais de Danse in Fountainbridge, are said to have adopted a controversial colour bar in the 1920s.

The shocking 1920s Edinburgh colour bar that discriminated against ethnic minori... David McLean

'Responsibility': Adam McVey

Edinburgh has 'a responsibility' to investigate links to slavery Joseph Anderson, Local Democracy Reporter

New tram tracks are being laid on the way to Leith

From Black Lives Matter to trams, there are signs of hope – Cammy Day Cammy Day

Sir Geoff Palmer will lead review

First black professor will lead statue review Ian Swanson

Professor Emeritus in the School of Life Sciences at Heriot-Watt and human rights activist Sir Geoff Palmer. Picture: Mike Wilkinson

RBS and Heriot-Watt University unveil new scholarship for BAME students Scott Reid

Christina Sinclair has been unveiled as the new director of Edinburgh World Heritage.

Edinburgh to confront slavery past in new public art Brian Ferguson

Sir Geoff Palmer and his unlikely friendship with a seagull Elsa Maishman