Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie to be recognised in new book

The Andrew Carnegie musical, beginning a run in his home town, is to feature in a new book about people linking Britain to America.

Penned by writer Lindsay Sutton, the non-fiction will include a chapter on the steel magnate and philanthropist.

“It’s about the links between Britain and America through people,” Lindsay said.

When Lindsay heard Carnegie – The Star Spangled Scotchman was being performed at Dunfermline’s Carnegie Hall tomorrow and Saturday to mark the centenary of his death, he knew he had to see it, particularly as the lead role is being played by the legend’s great-great-greatgrandson Joe Whiteman.

He will also be interviewing Joe and author Ian Hammond Brown.

Lindsay is a self-confessed “great admirer” of Scots and is fascinated by the likes of Carnegie and environmentalist John Muir and full of admiration for their legacy.

“Even so, they were not without fault or blemish and that aspect has to be part of the story,” he added.

He has already visited the remains of Carnegie’s Homestead steel plant in Pittsburgh, the scene of a bitter strike.

“The show deals with the issue head on,” Lindsay said.

“Full marks for tackling this aspect as well as the benefactor aspect of the Carnegie story, great though that is.”

Playwright Ian said he is delighted Lindsay is coming to see his show.

“I’m looking forward to meeting him and eventually reading his take on Carnegie,” he said.

Collections will be taken each night of the show for charity.