Sikhism in Scotland

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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.[1]

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Sikhism in Scotland
Central Gurdwara Singh Sabha in Glasgow
Total population
10,988 – 0.2% (2022 Census)[1]
Regions with significant populations
Glasgow City3,456 – 0.6%
City of Edinburgh1,395 – 0.3%
East Dunbartonshire869 – 0.8%
Renfrewshire835 – 0.5%
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Sikh Population History
in Scotland
YearPop.±%
2001 6,572    
2011 9,055+37.8%
2022 10,988+21.3%
Source: Office for National Statistics and National Records of Scotland
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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.[4] 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.[5] However, the bulk of Sikhs in Scotland come from families who immigrated during the late 20th century.

Demographics

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Sikhs by Scottish Council Area - 2011 Vs 2022
Council Area 2011 Census 2021 census
Aberdeen City 129 165
Aberdeenshire 51 66
Angus 13 28
Argyll and Bute 13 48
City of Edinburgh 1,110 1,395
Clackmannanshire 29 41
Dumfries and Galloway 101 76
Dundee City 152 164
East Ayrshire 88 126
East Dunbartonshire 942 869
East Lothian 65 98
East Renfrewshire 548 618
Falkirk 122 149
Fife 324 471
Glasgow City 3,149 3,456
Highland 60 54
Inverclyde 98 63
Midlothian 20 59
Moray 3 29
Na h-Eileanan Siar 1 1
North Ayrshire 218 283
North Lanarkshire 371 672
Orkney Islands 3 3
Perth and Kinross 49 45
Renfrewshire 573 835
Scottish Borders 18 36
Shetland Islands 0 0
South Ayrshire 143 164
South Lanarkshire 385 619
Stirling 88 128
West Dunbartonshire 103 101
West Lothian 86 123
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21st century

According to the 2011 Census, 0.2% of Scotland's population identifies Sikhism as their religion.[6] 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.[7]

Tartan

Scottish Sikhs have their own tartan,[8] and can be seen wearing kilts made from the material.[9][10]

Gurdwaras in Scotland

  • Guru Nanak Gurdwara,[11] Dundee
  • Guru Nanak Gurdwara,[12] Edinburgh
  • Guru Nanak Gurdwara,[13] Glasgow (West End)
  • Central Gurdwara Singh Sabha,[14] Glasgow (Central)
  • Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara,[15] Glasgow (South Side)
  • Gurdwara Guru Granth Sahib Sikh Sabha,[16] Glasgow (South Side)
  • Guru Nanak Gurdwara Irvine,[17] Irvine

Notable Scottish Sikhs

See also

References

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