Douglas Watt is a Midlothian-local historian and historical novelist (and a Yes Dunbar member). His talk will focus on the relationship between the Company of Scotland’s attempt to establish a colony at Darien in Central America which is often said to have triggered the 1707 Union between Scotland and England.

Douglas is the author of the prize-winning The Price of Scotland, a revisionist history of the Darien Disaster, and a series of historical crime novels set in late 17th century Scotland. He also works as a financial writer.

This event is hosted by Yes Dunbar and will take place at 7pm on 21 February at Dunbar Town House. This is a free event, though donations are welcome. It’s not essential to pre-book, but if you are planning to come it’s helpful if you can email bookings@yesdunbar.scot so we have an idea of numbers.

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