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Dr. James McCune Smith

‘McCune Smith’ at 3-5 Duke Street in Glasgow takes its name from Dr. James McCune Smith, the black intellectual and abolitionist who embodies two aspects of the history of the area.

In the 18th and 19th centuries, Glasgow was complicit in New World slavery through its lucrative trade in sugar, cotton and tobacco. Paradoxically, at the same time, a small group of highly influential philosophers and scholars were changing the way people thought about the way they lived. The Scottish Enlightenment, as it is now known, was a flourishing of intellectual thought based on empiricism that has resonated to the modern day and led Voltaire to remark: ‘It is to Scotland that we look for our idea of civilisation’. Indeed, Frances Hutcheson, Adam Smith and John Millar, scholars at Old College, now the University of Glasgow, laid out the first sustained philosophical critique of chattel slavery in the world.

This idea of civilisation and equality of men made it possible for James McCune Smith, an African American from a slave background, to study at Glasgow, one of the world’s most prestigious universities, after he had been refused entry to American institutions on account of his race. Enrolled in 1833 at Old College when it stood on High Street, he went on to graduate at the top of his class in 1837. He was the first African American in the world to hold a medical degree, and on his return to New York 16,000 people gathered to receive him.

‘…educated in Scotland, and breathing the free air of that country, he came back to his native land with ideas of liberty which placed him in advance of most of his fellow citizens of African descent. He was not only a learned and skilful physician, but an effective speaker, and a keen and polished writer…A brave man himself, he knew how to esteem courage in others’. (Frederick Douglas – American Social Reformer, Orator and Statesman)

Address: 3-5 Duke Street , Glasgow G4 0UL, GLG, GB
Phone: 0141 548 1114
State: GLG
City: Glasgow
Zip Code: G4 0UL

opening times

Monday: 08:00-16:00
Tuesday: 08:00-16:00
Wednesday: 08:00-16:00
Thursday: 08:00-16:00
Friday: 08:00-16:00
Saturday: 08:00-16:00


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Reviews
A very no nonsense interior full of potential to give you amazing food for more than reasonable prices! I was amazed to see how affordable the meals are, especially after experiencing how tasty they are! Need to go back to try more of their porridge toppings!
Always drove or walked by and never went in. This time I did. Great service and food. Highly recommended
Really tasty organic/local vegan food. Also dog friendly
Lovely place for breakfast. The girl that served us very patiently waited to make our mind up with all the delicious offers of food. Vegan options are available too.
Nice little place for breakfast, lunch and coffee. Good service but the taste of the food is just ok.
Very good food. Lovely staff
Excellent food, service, location, and space. They use and support local farms and their food and coffee are fantastic.
What a great place. Lovely food and lovely people that make you feel very welcome.
Good coffee, great portions and great service. Had the Big Meat Breakfast, was quite alot of food but I will definitely be back and this time will clean my plate!
Excellent vegan food, super peasant staff, quiet, homey atmosphere. came back a few times, and it is always the same :-
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