Highland Council leader welcomes plans to exhibit anti-racism posters at Eden Court
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HIGHLAND Council leader Margaret Davidson today welcomed an agreement by Eden Court to display anti-racism posters.
It came after concerns were expressed by campaigners over the impending removal of posters which have transformed a bridge in the heart of the Highland capital.
The Black Lives Matter campaign has sparked supported across the Highlands through peaceful protests and the placement of awareness-raising posters.
Cllr Davidson, leader of Highland Council, said: “The offer from Eden Court to exhibit Black Lives Matter posters at the theatre is a welcome initiative, recognising the important issues raised and allowing the voices of local people to be heard.
“The Highland Council is committed to equality and diversity and to making sure that in Highland, everyone is free to live their lives without fear of discrimination or prejudice. There is no place for racism in Highland or indeed elsewhere.”
She added: “The Highland Council is supportive of peaceful expressions of support that do not compromise the personal health and safety of anyone during Covid-19 restrictions. Officers have been in regular communication with organisers and police to this effect.”
A spokesperson for Eden Court said: "In light of our public commitment to do better, we are proud to provide a home for the banners and artworks from the peaceful protest on Ness Bridge.
"The banners and artworks will be brought to Eden Court this Friday and we will aim to have found a way to display them on our grounds by the middle of next week. As Eden Court is closed we cannot yet exhibit them inside. To protect the works, we will find a sheltered place for them to be viewed outside for a two-week period.
"When Eden Court reopens we will exhibit the works in one of our exhibition spaces before allowing them to be collected by their owners or placed in Eden Court’s archive."
Meanwhile, a new Facebook group to further discuss anti-racism in the Highlands has been set up, it can be found at www.facebook.com/groups/HARIscotland
