The social and cultural impact of immigration on Scotland

Question 1

Describe the social and cultural impact of immigration on Scotland from Irish immigrants

Answer 1

Separate Catholic schools developed across urban Scotland- impact education

Catholic social agencies-
League of cross- combat alcohol issues

Sporting impact of catholic Irish- Celtic football club- Football leagues developed- Leisure for Scots

Sectarianism developed- due to conflict between catholic and Protestant negative impact

Irish immigrants prominent in trade unions- National labourers union

Protestant Orange order developed- Orange lodges and Orange order marches

Irish areas developed in key areas of settlement- Cowgate in Edinburgh- High crime rates

Question 2

Describe the social and cultural impact of immigration on Scotland from Jewish immigrants

Answer 2

Jewish Taylors provided ready to wear suits at affordable prices working people can afford to be better dressed

Question 3

Describe the social and cultural impact of immigration on Scotland from Italian immigrants

Answer 3

Open the ice cream parlours- Place for young Scots to socialise

Fish and chip shops introduced by Italian immigrants- Cheap nourishing meal for working-class

Italian established Cafes- 336 Italian coffee is in Glasgow by 1905- Provided variety for Scots

Small seaside towns like Lossiemouth have Italian cafés- People went on day trips and had ice cream