page_title: Islam in Scotland
section_title: Mosques
hierarchical_section_title: Islam in Scotland / Mosques
caption_attribution_description: English: Edinburgh Central Mosque This is Edinburgh Central Mosque, on Potterrow, near the University. It is one of the largest in Scotland, apart from the main One in Glasgow, and combines elements of traditional Islamic architecture, with elements of the Scottish baronial style.
context_page_description: Islam in Scotland includes all aspects of the Islamic faith in Scotland. The first Muslim known to have been in Scotland was a medical student who studied at the University of Edinburgh from 1858 to 1859. The production of goods and Glasgow's busy port meant that many lascars were employed there. Most Muslims in Scotland are members of families that immigrated in the later decades of the 20th century. At the 2011 census, Muslims comprised 1.4 per cent of Scotland's population.
context_section_description: Some important mosques in the major cities of Scotland are Glasgow Central Mosque, Edinburgh Central Mosque, Aberdeen Mosque and Islamic Centre, and Dundee Central Mosque.
caption: Edinburgh Central Mosque
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