Buddhism in Scotland

Buddhism in Scotland
The main stupa at Samyé Ling Monastery in Eskdalemuir, Dumfries
Total population
15,501 – 0.3% (2022 Census)
Regions with significant populations
Glasgow City2,854 – 0.5%
City of Edinburgh2,796 – 0.5%
Aberdeen City1,014 – 0.5%
Fife866 – 0.2%
Historical Population
YearPop.±%
20016,830    
2011 12,795+87.3%
2022 15,501+21.1%
Source: Office for National Statistics and National Records of Scotland

Buddhism in Scotland is a relatively recent phenomenon. In Scotland, Buddhists represented about 0.3% of the population (15,501) in the 2022 census.