Andrew MacKillop

In this enlightening discussion, historian Andrew MacKillop, an expert on the Scots in India, reveals the profound impact of Scottish Highlanders on the colonial landscape. He explores the legacy of figures like James Skinner and Lord Dalhousie, detailing their contributions to agriculture and military strategy during the Carnatic Wars. MacKillop also addresses the complex ties between Scots and their colonial ventures in India, juxtaposing the richness gained against moral contradictions, as well as the brutal realities of imperial warfare.