Statement on harmful information, descriptions or images in Heritage Collections Within our collections there are historical images, or descriptions containing outdated or offensive language, which may be harmful or triggering, perceived as controversial, or discriminatory. Please also note that some material may not be suitable for children or young people.We do not endorse or condone any ideologies or behaviours that may be seen in content within these collections, or in the context in which they were created. However, we believe that understanding the past sometimes involves confronting and interpreting sources that are difficult and challenging.We are undertaking work to address how to appropriately present and describe our collections. Should you wish to contact us in the meantime, please email us heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk. This article was published on Tuesday 29 September 2026
