Sikhism in Scotland
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The arrival of Sikhism
in Scotland
is relatively recent. 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. However, the bulk of Sikhs in Scotland come from families who immigrated during the late 20th century. In Scotland
Sikhs represent 0.13% of the population (6,572),.
. Indeed, Maharajah Duleep Singh moved to Scotland in 1854, taking up residence at the Grandtully estate in Perthshire
.
is the area with the most significant Sikh population in the country. Of the six Gurudwaras in Scotland, four are in Glasgow, one in Edinburgh
and one in Dundee
.
, and can be seen wearing kilts made from the material.
Sikhism
Sikhism is a monotheistic religion founded during the 15th century in the Punjab region, by Guru Nanak Dev and continued to progress with ten successive Sikh Gurus . It is the fifth-largest organized religion in the world and one of the fastest-growing...
in Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
is relatively recent. According to the Scottish Sikh Association, the first Sikhs
Sikhism
Sikhism is a monotheistic religion founded during the 15th century in the Punjab region, by Guru Nanak Dev and continued to progress with ten successive Sikh Gurus . It is the fifth-largest organized religion in the world and one of the fastest-growing...
settled in Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
in the early 1920s with the first Gurdwara established in South Portland Street. However, the bulk of Sikhs in Scotland come from families who immigrated during the late 20th century. In Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
Sikhs represent 0.13% of the population (6,572),.
History of Sikhism in Scotland
Scotland has a long-established Sikh community, beginning with colonial IndiaIndia
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. Indeed, Maharajah Duleep Singh moved to Scotland in 1854, taking up residence at the Grandtully estate in Perthshire
Perthshire
Perthshire, officially the County of Perth , is a registration county in central Scotland. It extends from Strathmore in the east, to the Pass of Drumochter in the north, Rannoch Moor and Ben Lui in the west, and Aberfoyle in the south...
.
Sikhs in Scotland today
According to the 2001 Census there 0.13% of Scotland's population identifies Sikhism as their religion. GlasgowGlasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
is the area with the most significant Sikh population in the country. Of the six Gurudwaras in Scotland, four are in Glasgow, one in Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
and one in Dundee
Dundee
Dundee is the fourth-largest city in Scotland and the 39th most populous settlement in the United Kingdom. It lies within the eastern central Lowlands on the north bank of the Firth of Tay, which feeds into the North Sea...
.
Sikh Tartan
Scottish Sikhs have their own tartanTartan
Tartan is a pattern consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours. Tartans originated in woven wool, but now they are made in many other materials. Tartan is particularly associated with Scotland. Scottish kilts almost always have tartan patterns...
, and can be seen wearing kilts made from the material.
Gurdwaras in Scotland
- Central Gurdwara Singh Sabha
- Siri Guru Nanak Gurudwara
- Guru Nanak Gurdwara
- Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Gurdwara
- Guru Granth Sahib Gurdwara
- Sikh Temple Glasgow
- The Sikh Temple Dundee
- Guru Nanak Gurdwara Sikh Temple