The production of goods and Glasgow's busy port meant that many lascars were employed there.

Records from the Glasgow Sailors' Home show that nearly a third (5,500) of the boarders in 1903 were Muslim Lascars.

The majority of Scottish Muslims are members of families who immigrated in the late 20th century.

The census concluded "Muslims have a strong sense of belonging to Scotland in particular and the UK more generally.

"[5] In 2011, 37.5% of Scottish Muslims held degree level qualifications compared to the Scotland average of 27.1%.

[5] Approximately a third of Scottish Muslims working full-time are self-employed, compared with 12% of the general population.