YOUNG historians from Port Glasgow enjoyed a visit from an author as part of their studies into the slave trade.

The P7 class at at Newark Primary were visited by Kate Phillips, author of 'Bought & Sold', a book outlining Scottish links to Jamaica and the slave trade.

She shared her research with the pupils as part of their local community topic where they learned about the historic connections the town has with the historical period.

The visit was organised by Port teacher Katie D'Souza, who also leads the school's anti-racism group, to enhance the youngsters' learning.

She told the Tele: "Kate is incredible and her book is super interesting.

"Having Kate speak to the young people about her personal experiences and research allowed her to spread the message about how we can make a difference.

"She made the content accessible and age appropriate and primary seven were hanging on her every word."

Kate spoke to the young people about historical moments such as how sugar was shipped to Greenock to be refined and how slavery was eventually ended.

The author said: "I'd like to thank the pupils for listening so intently, I enjoyed meeting them.

"I think it is important that the younger generation understand this period in our history."

Class teacher Nicole Munro added: "It was a really good experience to have Kate in speaking to the children.

"As part of our local community topic we learned about the historic links Inverclyde has with the transatlantic Slave Trade.

"Kate shared some of her research with us which included some personal accounts from Scots that had travelled to Jamaica during that period.

"It really deepened the children’s understanding of the experiences of enslaved people."