What religion do they practice in Scotland?

Scotland is a diverse and secular society, with no one religion holding a majority.

According to the 2011 census, 53.8% of the population identified as Christian, down from 61.3% in 2001. This decline is due in part to an increase in the number of people identifying as non-religious (26.2%) or as having no religion (15.1%).

The Church of Scotland is the largest Christian denomination in Scotland, with around 1.2 million members. Other major Christian denominations include the Roman Catholic Church, the Scottish Episcopal Church, and the United Free Church of Scotland.

There are also significant numbers of Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, and Jews in Scotland.

Scotland has a long history of religious tolerance, dating back to the 16th century when the country became a Protestant nation. However, there have been some tensions in recent years between different religious groups, particularly over issues such as same-sex marriage and abortion.

Despite these tensions, Scotland remains a tolerant and diverse society, where people of all faiths are free to practice their religion.

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