Immigrants Relationships with Scots

Question 1

Catholic Irish

Answer 1

Viewed as less patriotic and against the monarchy. They were perceived as a threat to the Scottish way of life.

Question 2

Protestant Irish

Answer 2

Generally more accepted into society as they shared the same religion as Scotland already worshipped.

Question 3

Lithuanians

Answer 3

Initially felt hostility from Scots - seen as strike bearers here to depress wages.

Eventually identified with the needs of the Scottish worker and were politically active through mining unions.

Question 4

Italians

Answer 4

Suffered hostility in the years before WWI due to Mussolini’s actions. During this period some businesses were attacked.

Generally accepted by Scots as their businesses like fish ‘n’ chip shops, ice cream shops and cafés offered an alternative to the pub. However some Scots disliked that these businesses were open on a Sunday.

Question 5

Jews

Answer 5

Jews faced some hostility but it was not widespread. Opened cigarette makers, tailors and pedlars.