The remarkable story of an African-born slave who won a landmark legal case after being brought to Scotland from the Caribbean by a wealthy plantation owner is to be honoured at Perth’s new national museum.
Joseph Knight’s prolonged battle to secure his freedom was key to the abolition of slavery in Scotland and he will be remembered in one of six specially-commissioned banners to be hung at City Hall’s £26.5million attraction when it opens in 2024.
The project 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.
