The economic impact of immigrants in Scotland

• The Irish had a negative impact in Scotland as they were willing to work for less wages which resulted in Scots wages lowering as well
• The Irish had a positive impact in Scotland as Employers were keen to get Irish workers as they worked for less wages meaning there was more profit to be made
• Irish contributed to the building of the railways and the Glasgow underground which benefited the economy as it improved transport
• Protestant Irish worked in the Scottish ship building industry which benefited the economy
• The Italians had a positive impact in Scotland as they opened up ice-cream parlours and fish and chip shops which were new businesses and they therefore, did not compete with the Scots
• The Italians also had a positive experience in Scotland as they set up their Italian Hairdressers which contributed to the Scottish economy
• Lithuanians had a positive impact on the economy as they worked in coal mines
• Coal was needed for the growth of the industrial revolution
• Lithuanians also had a positive impact on the economy as they worked in the steel and iron industries
• Immigrants had a positive impact in Scotland as they joined in with the strikes which resulted in wages increasing
• The Jews set up tailors and tobacconists which had a positive impact on the economy