Twentieth century policies affecting Gypsy/Traveller communities in Scotland: archival research
This independent report outlines the results of archival research into 20th-century policies affecting Gypsy/Traveller communities in Scotland. It was produced on behalf of the Scottish Government by the Third Generation Project at the University of St Andrews.
Abbreviations
CCWT Central Committee on the Welfare of Tinkers
CoS Church of Scotland
KYE Kirk Yetholm Experiment
PTNH Policy of Toleration and Non-Harassment
RSSPCC Royal Scottish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children
SCAI Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry
SHRC Scottish Human Rights Commission
SNSPCC Scottish National Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children
TE Tinker Experiments
Content Warning
This report contains reference to materials that use discriminatory language, and that describe policies and practices that caused significant harm and distress to Gypsy/Traveller communities in Scotland, and beyond.