Language

It is estimated that about 150 languages in addition to English are in use in Scotland, although many of these will have only a few speakers. In Scotland the main language groups are English, Gaelic, Scots (Scots is traditionally spoken in Lowland Scotland. It is different to Gaelic), British Sign Language ( BSL) and minority/ community languages. 14% speak Scottish Gaelic as well as English.

Other languages spoken:

Arabic
Bengali
Cantonese
Dutch
Farsi
French
Gaelic
German
Hebrew
Hindi
Italian
Japanese
Kurdish
Makaton
Mandarin
Punjabi
Polish
Spanish
Turkish
Urdu