Sikhism in Scotland

Sikhism in Scotland includes all aspects of Sikh life and Sikhism in Scotland. Sikhs have been present in Scotland for over a century, with the first documented Sikh, Maharaja Daleep Singh, arriving in Perthshire in 1855. The next wave of migration was in early-to-mid 1920s when prominent Sikhs of the Bhat/Bhatra community established themselves in Glasgow and Edinburgh. However, the bulk of Sikhs in Scotland come from families who immigrated during the late 20th century. In Scotland, Sikhs represented about 0.2% of the population (10,988) in the 2022 census. Alternative URL 'Search data by location' > 'All of Scotland' > 'Ethnic group, national identity, language and religion' > 'Religion'

History The first documented Sikh in Scotland was Maharajah Duleep Singh, who moved to Scotland in 1854, taking up residence at the Grandtully estate in Perthshire.On the trail of the Sikh heritage BBC News, 30 September 2008 According to the Scottish Sikh Association, the first Sikhs settled in Glasgow in the early 1920s with the first Gurdwara established in South Portland Street.Introduction scottishsikhs.com, accessed 13 January 2009 However, the bulk of Sikhs in Scotland come from families who immigrated during the late 20th century.

Demographics +Sikhs by Scottish Council Area - 2011 Vs 2022Council Area2011 Census2021 censusAberdeen City129165Aberdeenshire5166Angus1328Argyll and Bute1348City of Edinburgh1,1101,395Clackmannanshire2941Dumfries and Galloway10176Dundee City152164East Ayrshire88126East Dunbartonshire942869East Lothian6598East Renfrewshire548618Falkirk122149Fife324471Glasgow City3,1493,456Highland6054Inverclyde9863Midlothian2059Moray329Na h-Eileanan Siar11North Ayrshire218283North Lanarkshire371672Orkney Islands33Perth and Kinross4945Renfrewshire573835Scottish Borders1836Shetland Islands00South Ayrshire143164South Lanarkshire385619Stirling88128West Dunbartonshire103101West Lothian86123

21st century According to the 2011 Census, 0.2% of Scotland's population identifies Sikhism as their religion. Glasgow is the area with the most significant Sikh population in the country. Of the seven Gurdwaras in Scotland, four are in Glasgow, one in Edinburgh, one in Dundee and one in Irvine. Plans are also in place to open a Gurdwara in Aberdeen. aberdeensikhsangat.co.uk, accessed 20 February 2013

Tartan Scottish Sikhs have their own tartan, Scotland's minorities adopt the kilt and can be seen wearing kilts made from the material.

Gurdwaras in Scotland

Guru Nanak Gurdwara,Dundee Gurdwara Dundee Guru Nanak Gurdwara,Edinburgh Gurdwara Edinburgh Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha, Edinburgh Guru Nanak Gurdwara,Otago Street Gurdwara Glasgow (West End) Central Gurdwara Singh Sabha,Central Gurdwara Singh Sabha Glasgow (Central) Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara,St. Andrews Drive Gurudwara Glasgow (South Side) Gurdwara Guru Granth Sahib Sikh Sabha,Glasgow Gurdwara Glasgow (South Side) Guru Nanak Gurdwara Irvine,Guru Nanak Gurdwara Irvine Irvine

Notable Scottish Sikhs Pam Gosal - Member of Scottish Parliament for West Scotland Hardeep Singh Kohli - Actor, comedian, presenter Sanjeev Kohli - Actor, comedian, presenter Tigerstyle - Music band of brothers Raj Singh and Pablo Singh Tony Singh - Chef Jagtar Singh Johal - Sikh activist

See also Religion in Scotland Sikhism in the United Kingdom List of British Sikhs Sikhism by country Demographics of Scotland Asian-Scots New Scot

References

External links Sikhs in Scotland Glasgow Gurdwara Central Gurdwara Edinburgh Gurdwara