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 nearly anyplace, one space’s Black neighborhood has appeared comparatively below the radar till now.
TikTok has seemingly unveiled the existence of Black folks dwelling in Scotland. Though Black folks have lived in Europe for hundreds of years, Black Scots have turn out to be the most recent 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.
@starboysobersfitness PSA any vacationers need assured good Scottish climate guide for the second week in August. Thank me later #scottishtiktok #blackscottishtiktok #relatable #scottishweather #sunshineonscotchbeef ♬ authentic sound – Starboy|Health
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 in Scottish,” exclaimed one consumer.
One other shared, “That is the FIRST time I’ve EVER skilled this.”
One girl even stated, “Maintain on now!!!! Stunning darkish pores and skin, locs, AND a Scottish accent?!!? Oh naw, new cheat code unlocked.”
On his newfound superstar, Squire expressed how Individuals typically 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 advised The Guardian. “Individuals are saved 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 in terms of the UK, which is perhaps why they’ve reacted with a lot curiosity. However it’s not simply Individuals. I’ve had feedback from folks in England too, so there’s nonetheless shock at a [B]lack particular person with a Scottish accent on either 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 akin to their slang and delicacies.
@divinee..__ You ask and also you get… Slang phrases for ye #scottishblackgirl #blackscottish #blackscottishtiktok ♬ authentic sound – KingDee
The web turned so obsessed that Roy Woods Jr. then interviewed Squire and fellow Black Scots about their neighborhood. 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 usually slighted in schooling and media.
@roywoodjr Ran over to Scotland to speak with 4 Black Scots/Brits? to resolve this #BlackScottishTikTok stuff. We talked the reward & curse of American cultural influences and the way you’re employed to search out cultural id in a rustic the place solely 2% of the folks seem like you. Prolonged convo on my YouTube RoyWoodJrOfficial Huge because of @mannyDaphey @WhatsUpKayWhatsUp @starboysoberFitness @GlennFHelen. Thanks to @monkeyBarrelComedy and the Glasgow P.D. for not trippin if you noticed me and Starboy on the market recording. Within the feedback let @MannyDaphey know the very best spot within the States for the seafood boils. & let Kay know the very best state to go to for a primary timer to the U.S. #blackscottishtiktok #BlackScottish @Starboy|Health @Whatsupkay @Manny Daphey ♬ authentic sound – roywoodjr
“Media doesn’t present our faces or voices and issues like this. So you haven’t 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 assist from their American counterparts, Black Scots largely need respect and understanding of their distinct tradition distinction on the earth and inside the UK.
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