TikTok Reveals The Existence of Black Folks In Scotland

[ad_1] by Nahlah Abdur-Rahman August 24, 2025

Black Scottish TikTok is taking on the web and inspiring new conversations throughout the diaspora.

Whereas the Black diaspora is huge and may be discovered virtually wherever, one space’s Black group has appeared comparatively beneath the radar till now.

TikTok has seemingly unveiled the existence of Black folks residing in Scotland. Though Black folks have lived in Europe for hundreds of years, Black Scots have turn out to be the newest phenomenon on the web.

The rabbit gap into the lives of Black Scottish folks opened with one TikToker. Torgi Squire initially posted a video complaining in regards to the climate. His accent instantly drew consideration, with some listening to and seeing a Black Scotsman converse for the primary time.

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The feedback part rightfully flooded with appreciation and shock of the person’s nationwide heritage. Some hyped the person up for his melanin and Scottish accent. Others simply shared their shock that he's from there.

“I didn’t know we are available Scottish,” exclaimed one person.

One other shared, “That is the FIRST time I’ve EVER skilled this.”

One lady even stated, “Maintain on now!!!! Stunning darkish pores and skin, locs, AND a Scottish accent?!!? Oh naw, new cheat code unlocked.”

On his newfound celeb, Squire expressed how Individuals usually solely see their cultural affect in media, however this Black Scottish TikTok motion has others proudly owning the highlight.

“I’s been a whirlwind,” Squire instructed The Guardian. “Individuals are stored in a little bit of an echo chamber by their media, and their solely level of reference for Scotland is both Braveheart, [Disney’s] Courageous, or Shrek. They don’t appear to have a lot consciousness of the diaspora, significantly with regards to the UK, which is possibly why they’ve reacted with a lot curiosity. But it surely’s not simply Individuals. I’ve had feedback from folks in England too, so there’s nonetheless shock at a [B]lack individual with a Scottish accent on each side of the Atlantic.”

Different Black Scots then shared their very own accents and to TikTok, leading to camaraderie throughout the diaspora. Throughout cultures and continents, Black Scottish TikTok additionally shared how they've similarities to Black Individuals, whereas noting variations comparable to their slang and delicacies.

@divinee..__ You ask and also you get… Slang phrases for ye #scottishblackgirl #blackscottish #blackscottishtiktok ♬ unique sound – KingDee

The web grew to become so obsessed that Roy Woods Jr. then interviewed Squire and fellow Black Scots about their group. All of them mentioned how Black Individuals are simply discovering out about Black Scots’ existence. They each acknowledge how Black tradition and historical past is commonly slighted in schooling and media.

@roywoodjr Ran over to Scotland to speak with 4 Black Scots/Brits? to unravel this #BlackScottishTikTok stuff. We talked the reward & curse of American cultural influences and the way you're employed to seek out cultural id in a rustic the place solely 2% of the folks appear to be you. Prolonged convo on my YouTube RoyWoodJrOfficial Massive due to @mannyDaphey @WhatsUpKayWhatsUp @starboysoberFitness @GlennFHelen. Thanks to @monkeyBarrelComedy and the Glasgow P.D. for not trippin while you noticed me and Starboy on the market recording. Within the feedback let @MannyDaphey know the most effective spot within the States for the seafood boils. & let Kay know the most effective state to go to for a primary timer to the U.S. #blackscottishtiktok #BlackScottish @Starboy|Health @Whatsupkay @Manny Daphey ♬ unique sound – roywoodjr

“Media doesn’t present our faces or voices and issues like this. So you don't have any expertise of it,” defined Squire. “I couldn’t identify one Black Scottish entertainer that has made it massive, so to talk in America.”

Whereas appreciating the curiosity and help from their American counterparts, Black Scots principally need respect and understanding of their distinct tradition distinction on the earth and inside the UK.