Project Organising Team
Dr Peggy Brunache Lecturer in Public History and Archaeology The University of Glasgow ![]() | Dr Katherine Burns Lecturer in Modern US and Global History University of Glasgow ![]() |
Katie Hunter Teacher of History City of Edinburgh ![]() | Prof. Diana Paton 2022-2023 Project Lead William Robertson Professor of History University of Edinburgh ![]() |
Dr Joseph Smith 2024-25 Project Lead Senior Lecturer in Education, University of Stirling ![]() | Dr Christine Whyte 2023-2024 Project Lead Senior Lecturer in Global History, University of Glasgow ![]() |
Teacher-Scholars
TSS 1 – 2022 – 2023

- Amy Thomson, Mearns Castle High School
- Andrew Brown, Craigie High School
- Angel Hinkley, Drumchapel High School
- Caitlin McIntosh, former Head of Humanities, Golspie High School
- Colleen Hohs, James Gillespie High School
- Debbie Tait, Portree High School
- Fionnuala Glover, Holy Rood RC High School
- Fraser Gray, Culloden Academy
- Jemma McKay, Broughton High School
- Jenna McMenemy, Strathavan Academy
- Jesanna Gooch, Leith Academy
- Laura Dow, Kinross High School
- Maria Treacy, Broughton High School
- Melanie Balfour, St Augustine’s RC High School
- Samantha Sweeney, Drumchapel High School
- Stephanie Morrison, Porthleven Academy
TSS 2 – 2023 – 2024

- Gary John Forbes
- Alice Scott
- Ross Miller
- Emma Boag McGlynn
- Shagufta Nasar
- Susan Ellen Southern
- Eden Blair
- Euan McCowan
- Eilidh Sanderson
- Dr Kieran German
- Connor Stephen McCrone
- Rachel Whitehill
- Emma Hely
- Kirsten Donaldson
- Romy Nicol
- Maria Gomez Perdigon
- Kirsty Macdonald
- Emma Stewart
- Annette Jamieson
TSS 3 – 2024 – 2025

- Ashleigh Wilson
- Joseph Ash
- Jonathan Storer
- Jess Mellis
- Abi Catterson
- Hannah Page
- Caroline Donald
- Kristina Johns
- Scott Tweddle
- Jenna Frew
- Fiona Neeson
- Gary McBride
- Kenzie Stirling
- Chloe Campbell
- Lauren Lee
- Claire Cowper
- Naomi Strathie
Guest Speakers and Supporters
We are very grateful to have been able to engage with the expertise of a wide range of people researching, writing and teaching about the trade in enslaved African people. Many thanks to you all!
Dr Alison Clark