Irish Protestants - Experiences of Immigrants

Question 1

Increased population

Answer 1

Irish protestants arrived to Scotland in boats in the thousands during the 1800’s

Question 2

Jobs

Answer 2

Protestants worked in jobs such as mining and dock work

Question 3

Low Wages

Answer 3

Immigrants often were willing to work for lower wages leading to companies hiring them and permanently lowering wages

Question 4

Housing

Answer 4

Many protestant immigrants stayed in single ends in places like Glasgow

Question 5

Religion

Answer 5

Many Irish Protestants had no trouble finding churches to worship at as most Scots were Protestant e.g. Church of Scotland in Edinburgh

Question 6

Football

Answer 6

Protestants both Irish and Scottish usually supported Rangers

Question 7

Politics

Answer 7

Many Protestants at the time advocated to keep Ireland as part of the UK and often supported the Unionist party

Question 8

Positive Perception

Answer 8

Irish Protestants received a warmer welcome to Scotland than other religious groups because of their shared religion

Question 9

Employability

Answer 9

Many Scottish businesses wanted Irish workers but only protestant workers e.g. most shipyards only hired protestants