
The language spoken in Scotland can be broken down into two catagories, germanic and celtic. The primary languages spoken are Scottish English and Scottish Gaelic.
What about religion?
67% of the Scottish population reported having a religion in 2001 with Christianity representing all but 2% of these. 28% of the people had no religious affiliation. Since the Scottish Reformation of 1560, the Church of Scotland has been Protestant and Reformed in theology. Since 1689 Scotland has had a Presbyterian system of church government. 12% of the population are currently members of the Church of Scotland, with 40% claiming affinity. 17% of the population claims to be Roman Catholic. Islam is the largest non-Christian religion, estimated at around 40,000, and there are also significant Jewish, Hindu and Sikh communities, especially in Glasgow.
67% of the Scottish population reported having a religion in 2001 with Christianity representing all but 2% of these. 28% of the people had no religious affiliation. Since the Scottish Reformation of 1560, the Church of Scotland has been Protestant and Reformed in theology. Since 1689 Scotland has had a Presbyterian system of church government. 12% of the population are currently members of the Church of Scotland, with 40% claiming affinity. 17% of the population claims to be Roman Catholic. Islam is the largest non-Christian religion, estimated at around 40,000, and there are also significant Jewish, Hindu and Sikh communities, especially in Glasgow.


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