Welcome to September/October History Scotland. A glance at the contents page overleaf shows that despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 restrictions, Scottish history and archaeology continue to thrive.
We're pleased to present in this issue an exclusive opinion piece by historiographer royal Professor Christopher Smout, who talks about Scotland's slavery links in light of the Black Lives Matter campaign. As history enthusiasts, we know only too well that it is only by educating ourselves about our history, no matter how uncomfortable parts of it may seem, that we can take part in current debates and help to build a better future.