Scotland

Black Women In Scotland

If you didn't know that Black Scotland exists, then you are unfortunately behind the times. There are records of black people in Scotland dating back to the 1500s, and Andrew Watson is a black footballer who played for Scotland in the 1800s!

The relationship between black people and Scotland is complicated, as many people of Caribbean heritage can trace their ancestry back to plantations owned by Scottish gentry. But nevertheless, Black Scots are alive and well, whether they are contributing to the political life of the country, preserving the Gaelic tongue or just living their best black lives north of Hadrian's Wall – and you can read about it here on Black Ballad.

Alisha Fuller-Armah

I Moved My Family To Scotland To Farm Gourmet Mushrooms

Friday 22 March 2024 8:00 AM

Tomiwa Folorunso

How Black-Owned Beauty Businesses In Scotland Connect With Heritage

Wednesday 3 November 2021 7:00 AM

Tawana Shonagh Maramba

Black Gaelic Speakers Are Confronting Scotland's Hidden History

Monday 18 October 2021 7:00 AM

Tomiwa Folorunso

Editor's Letter: My Two Years of Optimism With Black Ballad

Sunday 6 December 2020 9:30 PM

Mahasin Ahmed

Black, Queer And Clubbing In Scotland

Friday 4 December 2020 7:00 AM

Tomiwa Folorunso

Panashe Muzambe: The First Black Woman To Be Capped For Scotland Rugby

Thursday 3 December 2020 7:00 AM

Nongee Kahuure

From Seeking Asylum To Campaigning For Election To Scottish Parliament

Wednesday 2 December 2020 7:30 AM

Decolonisers

Sharing Healthcare Experiences As Self-Care

Wednesday 2 December 2020 7:00 AM

Cynthia Gentle

The Trials And Joys Of Owning An Edinburgh Hair Salon

Tuesday 1 December 2020 7:30 AM

Tobechukwu A Amamize

Why I'm Campaigning To Expand The Scottish Curriculum

Tuesday 1 December 2020 7:00 AM

Tomiwa Folorunso

The Black Women Shaking Up The Scottish Arts Scene

Friday 24 January 2020 7:00 AM

Iyetomi Adenekan

Lessons And Reflections From A First Generation Mum

Friday 6 September 2019 7:00 AM

Tomiwa Folorunso

Being Black, Female And Not Living In London

Tuesday 5 March 2019 12:00 PM