University of Edinburgh renames David Hume Tower over ‘racist’ views

The university said the decision was taken ahead of a ‘more detailed review of the university’s links to the past’ (Jane Barlow/PA)

The University of Edinburgh has renamed its David Hume Tower over the philosopher’s “comments on matters of race”.

The building, which will be used as a student study space in the current academic year, will now be known as 40 George Square.